Nickesse J. Dawson
Math Teacher / DEI Coordinator / Nest Pod Leader
When Mr. Dawson is not inspiring young minds to learn math, you can find him encouraging youth as the Head Coach for Centreville Middle School's Boy's Basketball Team, as well as swimming, golfing and exploring the hidden beaches and trails of the eastern shore on his electric bike with his wife.
Education & Experience
EDUCATION
SHAW UNIVERSITY
B.A., Criminal Justice, Corrections & Rehabilitation, (Raleigh, NC)
NOVA HEALTHCARE, INC.
-Qualified Mental Health Clinician, May 2009
(Goldsboro, NC)
NC JUSTICE ACADEMY
Certified Juvenile Justice Officer, April 2011 - (Salemburg, NC)
EXPERIENCE
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Wraparound Maryland Case Manager -Coordinated and facilitated for Wraparound Maryland person-centered planning activities with the Coordinator of Community Services; with the Director of Person-Centered Initiatives, ensure compliance with applicable DDA and other regulations.
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J.T. Barber Elementary Classroom Teacher -Developed and administered elementary school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives utilizing Guided Reading Practices at JT Barber Elementary School.
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Greene Lamp, Inc. Adult Career Counselor -Assessed and managed a caseload of new registrants and, carry over participants, tracking clients progress in training, job search activities, and collegiate registration on a monthly basis as an Adult Career Counselor.
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Pride In North Carolina Clinician/ Academic Instructor Served as intermediate Program Coordinator and subsequent supervisor of the Day Treatment Program. Provided professional advisory support and training to new hires and current employees.
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Strategic Behavioral Health, Inc. Residential Counselor -Responsible for providing and mediating social skills training, recreational therapy, individual, group, and family therapy.
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State of North Carolina/NCDJJDP Youth Technician -Provided safety and security for youth detained by the State of North Carolina.
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NOVA Healthcare, Inc. Mental Health Clinician • Performed team case management services, file management and auditing, and led community integration serving clients.
RECOGNITION
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3/2004- Recognized as an Exceptional Mentor Teacher during tenure in Prince George’s County School System.
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10/2007- Co-wrote Criminal Justice curriculum for Potomac High School Criminal Justice Academy. Collaborated with fellow employees developing curriculum and training skills courses focused on assisting students in successful community and career integration.
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2/2021- Co-founded Dawson Educational Services; tutoring and academic services program for school aged children.
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5/2023- Co-founded the Chestertown Fatherhood Initiative, a men’s group which focuses on equipping individuals with tools to succeed in fatherhood such as: providing help with anger management, literacy, positive parenting, budgeting, mental health services, and legal matters.