D E B O R A H A . J O S E P H S
Areas of Expertise
 Academic Course Development &
Implementation
 Academic Writing & Research
 Mentorship & Advising
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Curriculum Enhancement
Communication Skills
Organizational Skills & Flexibility
Education
University of Tennessee College of Law
 Juris Doctorate Degree (J.D.), May 2002
 Phi Alpha Delta; Christian Legal Society
Christian Brothers University
 Bachelor Arts, English – Summa Cum Laude
 December 1997 – G.P.A. 3.9/4.0
 Consistent Dean’s List Recognition; Honors Program – Council Representative; Alpha Chi National
Honor Society; Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society; English Club – 1997; CBU
Intercultural Club – 95/96; Student Gov. Programming Council – 94/95; Pre-law Society – 94/95
Professional History
Faculty, Çağ University, Law Department, Tarsus, Turkey 09/2009 - Present
 Designed, developed, and now teach the law department’s brand new course in Ethics.
 Provide effective course instruction in the areas of Ethics, Human Rights, and Legal English
 Redesigned and developed a variety of curriculums as needed for effective instruction (specific areas include International Law I & II, Human Rights, & Legal English).
 Involved in mentorship and support of newly created Human Rights Club.
 Provide support and mentorship to students, as needed.
Faculty, University of Phoenix, 07/2004 - Present
 Facilitate a variety of courses within General/Professional Studies (Online, On-ground, & Flexnet).
 Enhanced various curriculums as needed for effective instruction.
 Involved in support functions such as IFC training & faculty assessments.
 Conducted faculty mentorships in both on-ground & Flexnet modules.
 Successfully mentored under sensitive circumstances requiring creativity and positive management.
Adjunct Faculty, Belhaven College, Memphis Campus 05/2007 – 10/2007
 Facilitated Business Law courses in the Undergraduate program & the MBA program
Private Instructor, 11/2003 - 03/2004
 Tutored international business pupil in the area of English.
 Provided diagnostics and detailed evaluation/follow-up.
 Developed personal study curriculum focusing on articulation & pronunciation.
Academic Advisor, University of Tennessee Graduate Assistantship, 05/2000 - 05/2001
 Facilitated orientation workshops.
 Counseled students within Undergraduate Arts/ Sciences concerning various University programs.
 Responded to student issues and concerns.
 Provided academic review for students.

Customer Support Consultant, TCS Management Group, Inc., 08/1998 - 08/1999
 Responsible for thorough client-training, data analysis and testing.
 Provided technical and application problem resolution and escalation assistance.
 Worked on problems requiring an analysis of situations or data involving a variety of factors.
 Successfully interacted with internal departments/areas and external clientele.
State Committee Intern, Tennessee State Legislature, 01/1998 – 05/1998
 Performed prep work for the processing of all bills and legislation pertaining to the committee.
 Participated and provided input in general meetings and private staff meetings.
 Researched and organized committee legislation.
Other Training, experience, & certifications
Tennessee Supreme Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission
 Attained certification as a Rule 31 General Civil Mediator
The American TESOL Institute
 TESOL Advanced Certification
 TESOL for Business Certification
University of Phoenix, Memphis Campus
 Completed the Module for Mentorship training workshop designed for facilitation of faculty mentorship (both on-ground & Flexnet).
University of Phoenix, Memphis Campus
 Completed certification to facilitate in all three modules (On-ground, Flexnet, On-line)
ESL Training & Certification
 Janet Berry & Sherianne Jones, Workshop Leaders (03/04)
 Completed the 16-hour basic training workshop in Teaching English as a Second Language
University of Tennessee College of Law
 Student Mediator, Mediation Clinic; Ann Barker, Professor (Fall 2000)
 Mediated civil cases for the court
 Completed the hours required for certification eligibility
Youth Ministry
Worked in various capacities in local church including Program Coordinator, Secretary, & Tutor.
References
Available Upon Request