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 Jamal P. Dickerson

Email:
jdickerson@camden.k12.nj.us

  EDUCATION

 Bachelor of Science Degree Music Education (Instrumental) teacher certification (1999)
 Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland

Master's Degree in Public Administration from Rutgers University 2010

●          Student Choreographer for Morgan State University Bands
●          Student Composer and Arranger for Morgan State University Bands
●          Member of the MSU Magnificent Marching Band
●          Member of the MSU Jazz Ensemble
●          Member of the MSU Symphonic Ensemble
●          Member of the MSU Pep Band
●          Member of the Honorary Band Fraternity Kappa Kappa Psi
●          Member of the Inter Residence Council (I.R.C)
●          Member of the Talented Education African-American Men (T.E.A.M)
●          Member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Instrumental Music Teacher & Band Director-
Camden Creative Arts High School   09/2002 to present

Instrumental Music Teacher at George Washington School, Camden, New Jersey      02/2000 to 06/2002
Instrumental Music Teacher at Harry C. Sharp School, Camden, New Jersey              02/2000 to 06/2000
Student Teacher at Overlea High School, Baltimore, Maryland                                       10/1999 to 12/1999
Student Teacher at West Baltimore Middle School, Baltimore, Maryland                        09/1999 to 10/1999
7th Degree Master Black Belt & Teacher- Universal Karate School, Camden, N.J      09/2005 to present
Supreme Captain & Drill Instructor for the World Champion UPK Pasha Generals     08/1995 to present
Chief Choreographer - Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble, Camden, N.J       02/1995 to present
Band Director, Arranger & Composer- UCC Royal Brass Band, Camden, NJ             01/1994 to present
 
 SKILLS
►       
Microsoft Office
►        Corel Word Perfect
►        Finale 07 - Finale Music Notation Program
►        Cakewalk Music Sequencing Music Program
►        Band In A Box
►        Internet Access and Research
►        Music Printer Plus 5.0
►        Music Composition
►        Grade keeper Computer Program
►         Easy Grade Pro-Grading Program

AFFILIATIONS / ACTIVITIES
♦         
Board Member and Youth Director-Unity Community Center, Camden, NJ           2005- present
♦          Member of the Philadelphia Legends of Jazz Orchestra, Philadelphia, Pa.            2002 -present               
♦         
Inducted and member of two prestigious World Martial Arts Halls of Fame           1996- present
♦          Seven Time World Karate Champion in the Martial Arts                                         1992- present

♦          Founder of DEAN Organization (High School Youth Org.)                                      1992 -present

AWARDS

■          Amazing winner of 2,542 Martial Arts Tournament Trophies & Awards               1985 - present
■          2007 Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award -                            October 11, 2007
■          Congratulations Letter - Governor John S. Corzine                                           October 11, 2007
■          Citation Certificate - United States Senator FRANK R. LAUTENBERG             March 24, 2005
■          Musical Awards and Championships for Camden Creative Arts High School    2002- present

■          Award of Excellence - Camden City Superintendent and BOE President          2006

■          Phenomenal Man Award - Creative Arts High School PTSA                               2006

■          Dedication and Commitment Award - Principal Creative Arts High School       April 11, 2006

■          Artistic Achievement Award - Assemblyman Jeff Van Drew                              November 20, 2005

■          Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drum Major Award - City of Camden                     January 17, 2005

2011 EMMY AWARD WINNERS / Click here for further info

REFERENCES
References furnished upon request.


 

JAMAL P. DICKERSON
Instrumental Music School Teacher & Band Director
Camden, New Jersey
Creative & Performing
Arts High School
Band Achievements
2002- 2007- Present

 * Every year to this present, Jamal has received many awards and musical school championships with his musical students.
He has also help place many of his students in colleges and universities across the United States of America.

2007 AWARDS

OVERBROOK HIGH SCHOOL BAND FESTIVAL (February 2007)

Outstanding Musician- Overbrook H.S. (2)
Overbrook H.S. Superior Rating
Division I Outstanding rhythm section - WILLINGBORO

 BERKLEE COLLEGE of MUSIC (March 2007)

Berklee Outstanding Musician Award- Superior Rating
Berklee Judges Choice Award (2)
Small Group (Berklee) Class SD 3rd Place
Berklee Superior Musicianship Award
1st Place (Class VI) -BERKLEE

PENNSBURY HIGH SCHOOL BAND FESTIVAL (March 2007)

Pennsbury- Superior Rating
Pennsbury Outstanding Soloist -2
Pennsbury best Trombone Section
Tracy Scardino Award- Outstanding Solo - PENNSBURY

CHEROKEE HIGH SCHOOL BAND FESTIVAL (March 2007)

(2) Outstanding soloist- preliminary

WILINGBORO HIGH SCHOOL BAND FESTIVAL (April 2007)

Division I 2ndPlace (Finals) - Willingboro
Division I Outstanding soloist (2)
Overall Soloist (2)

Mainland Jazz Festival (April 2007)

Participation Award

2006 AWARDS
 

PENNSAUKEN HIGH SCHOOL BAND FESTIVAL

Participation Award- Pennsauken H.S.
Outstanding Soloist- Pennsauken H.S.
Outstanding Trumpet Section- Pennsauken H.S.

OVERBROOK HIGH SCHOOL BAND FESTIVAL

Superior Rating - Overbrook H.S.
Best Rhythm section- Overbrook H.S.

CHEROKEE HIGH SCHOOL BAND FESTIVAL

Outstanding Soloist-preliminary
Preliminary- Gold Rating
Soloist Rick Kerber Award
Rick Kerber- Outstanding Musicianship Award
Best rhythm section

NORTH BURLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL BAND FESTIVAL

Division III- Outstanding Soloist
1st Place (finales) Division III

2005 AWARDS

MOVIE- The Battle of Eshu and Iku-
Music Drum Score &Martial Arts Choreographer

PENNSAUKEN HIGH SCHOOL

Lesprit Dui Festival- Pennsauken H.S.
Outstanding Soloist Pennsauken H.S.

 WILINGBORO HIGH SCHOOL BAND FESTIVAL

Outstanding Soloist- Division II

CHEROKEE HIGH SCHOOL BAND FESTIVAL

Division II State Finalist - CHEROKEE

2004 AWARDS

FIESTIVAL ORLANDO FLORIDA

Superior Rating Lakeland, Orlando
Excellence Performance Rating
1st Place Festival
5 Outstanding Achievements
Outstanding Trumpet Section
Champion Festival

 2002 AWARDS

 PENNSAUKEN HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ BAND FESTIVAL

Participation Award Pennsauken H.S.