Syeda Talib

Security-focused federal professional with nearly 20 years of Department of Defense experience supporting military missions through instruction, documentation, evaluation, leadership, and the protection of sensitive information. Currently completing the University of Texas at Austin Post Graduate Program in Cybersecurity, with hands-on training in network security, security operations, incident response, firewall configuration, traffic analysis, cryptography, risk management, cloud security, ethical hacking, and AI in cybersecurity.

Assistant Professor / Foreign Language Instructor - Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC)

(2006-03 - 2025-09)

40 hours/week | Salary: $101,000 | Supervisor: Bella Kelly, Dean | 831-869-0197 | bella.kelly@dliflc.edu

• Developed curriculum, assessments, lesson plans, and instructional materials supporting Department of Defense language-training missions.
• Protected sensitive government information and followed DoD security, privacy, records-management, and operational procedures.
• Prepared reports, evaluations, performance documentation, and analytical materials supporting program quality and accountability.
• Conducted Oral Proficiency Interviews and diagnostic assessments while maintaining accurate and confidential records.
• Trained adult military personnel from multiple service branches in high-performance, mission-focused environments.
• Collaborated with military leaders, faculty, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams to meet operational and instructional objectives.
• Led curriculum projects, mentored instructors and students, and resolved complex performance and communication issues.
• Received the Provost Team Excellence Award and multiple high-performance recognitions.

Senior English Language Teacher - Al-Iman Benevolent Foundation - New York

(2002 - 2006)

Senior English Language Teacher - City School - Karachi, Pakistan

(1997 - 2002)

Post Graduate Program - Cybersecurity - University of Texas at Austin (2026-05 - 2026-10)

Master of Arts - English Literature - University of Karachi

Bachelor of Arts (Honors) - English Literature - University of Karachi

Master of Education - Education - City University of New York