This document summarizes the education and experience of Suha B. Matloob. She holds a PhD in Linguistics and Translation from Al-Mustansiriya University in Iraq and has over 30 years of experience in translation, teaching Arabic, and cultural expertise. She is currently a Senior Linguist/Translator at Leidos and has previous experience as an Assistant Professor teaching Arabic at the Defense Language Institute and as a freelance translator.

1. SUHA B. MATLOOB/TS SCI W/CI POLY
(602)-828-7764 – shmatloob@yahoo.com Severn – Maryland
Languages: Arabic MSA/Iraqi/Levantine/Egyptian/Sudanese/Gulf
EDUCATION
 Ph.D. in Linguistics and Translation from College of Arts, Department of Translation,
Al-Mustansiriya University- Iraq. Thesis titled “Investigating Local and Global
Coherence in the Translation of News Discourse. Graduated 2006
 M.A. in Translation from College of Arts, Department of Translation, Al-Mustansiriya
University- Iraq. Thesis titled “A Pragmatic Approach to Phatic Communion as a Social
Function of Language with Reference to Translation. Graduated 1999
 B.A. in Translation from College of Arts, Department of Translation Al-Mustansiriya
University- Iraq. Graduated 1989.
SUMMARY OF SKI.LLS
 Extensive experience in analysis, development, review and validation of course
materials and test items for basic, intermediate and advanced ESL (English as
Second Language) classes.
 Expert in cultural and area studies having been born in Iraq in addition to spending
more than 30 years of my life in the Arab World.
 Extensive experience in management and teamwork.
 Comprehensive management experience at various levels in military, business and
academic settings.
 Knowledge of computer programs and use, including, but not limited to Microsoft
office, as well as most aspects of Internet operations.
 Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to cope with multiple
tasks and assignments.
 Twenty-two years of experience in translation and interpretation from English into
Arabic and vice versa.
 Extensive Experience in Discourse Analysis
 Speaks, reads and writes French intermediate level.
 Speaks, reads and writes Arabic MSA, Iraqi, Egyptian and Levantine at native speaker
level.
 Edited and supervised 178 research papers in journalism, science, literature, linguistics,
syntax, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, area studies and education for undergrads.
 Translated book “Discourse and Power” by Prof. Van Dijk. Translated 12 English
literature books from English into Arabic.
 Participating member of Iraqi Translators Association since 1997.
 Participating member of Iraqi Teachers League since 2003.
 Freelance translator in private sector.

2. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Leidos - Senior Linguist/Translator – Fort Meade 08/2020-current.
Kapsuun Group/Chenega Corp. Contractor/Team Lead analyst/Fort Meade.
02/2018-07/2020
Assistant Professor/Team Leader 2011 - 2018
DEFENSE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE (DLI) – Monterey, California
 Teach basic, intermediate, and advanced Modern Standard Arabic and Iraqi Dialect to
military personnel in addition to culture and Islamic history.
 Record passages from TV, newspapers and Internet, edit and develop test criteria.
 Assist recording Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) Listening Tests.
 Participate in editing the curriculum recordings the passages.
 Adapt authentic materials to supplement the official DLI curriculum for a more student-
friendly and authentic course.
 Create and deliver presentations on End of course Speaking Test and Oral Proficiency
Interview for department instructors.
 Create CDs and videotapes explaining the different aspects and mechanism of tests and
present examples of the test on.
 Develop and coordinate computer language games in all immersion training of MEII.
 Averaged overall mean 3.9 – 4.00 out of 4.00 in E/ISQ (End / Intermediate student
questionnaire) in the distribution of ratings for the whole employment period.
 Team lead for post DLPT5 students. Achieved %100 success rate.
 Team lead for basic-course students handling all the responsibilities of a successful team
leader. Evaluated excellent by my supervisors.
Freelance Translator 1989 – Present
Translate technical, medical, industrial, legal, and literary documents.
University Professor 2000 - 2006
Al-Mustansiriya University- Iraq, Assistant Professor
 Taught Linguistics and Translation in Arabic and English including, but not limited to
general and applied linguistics, semantics, Islamic history, pragmatics, syntax, literature,
theories of translation, linguistics and culture, area studies and education in addition to
legal, scientific, literary translation.
 My duties included facilitating university level courses in translation and linguistics. I
maintained academic records, attended meetings, and counseled students working on
their degrees in translation and linguistics. I supervised undergraduate and MA theses and
papers.
 Developed and implemented study and testing materials.
 Taught Modern Standard Arabic for beginners, intermediate and advanced levels
including Arabic linguistics.

3. Interpreter/Translator/ Arabic Instructor 2000- 2011
 Taught ESL to full time students including adults of diverse nationalities, ranging from
illiterate to advanced levels.
 Developed and implemented study and testing materials.
 Translated manuals, handouts and briefings from English into Arabic.
 Taught Arabic to foreign adults.
 Translated and interpreted for the General Manager and Board of Directors.
 Worked as an interpreter for Lutheran Social Services 2008-2009.
 Worked as an interpreter for the International Rescue Committee 2009-2011.
RECOGNITIONS/AWARDS
DEFENSE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE (DLI) – Monterey, California
 Exceptional ratings for the period employed at DLI.
 Letters of appreciation from the Dean for my contributions to Language Day
and Immersion Day.
 Earned “Exceptional” ratings from students and supervisors.
Remarks
PhD certificate has been evaluated and granted equivalency to any local university in
the US through the University of Phoenix and CAREE/NACES.com
Transcripts and original transcripts are available upon request.
Attended and passeda 40-hour community interpreters course with the IRC in
Phoenix, AZ.
Attended and passeda 40-hour medical interpreting course with the Phoenix
Children Hospital and The IRC in Phoenix, AZ.
Attended and passeda 40-hour Legal interpreting course with The IRC in Phoenix,
AZ.