Vincent Mejia
About Vincent Mejia
Vincent Mejia is an English Language Instructor with extensive experience in teaching and educational administration. He has worked at various institutions, including the Saudi Naval Academy and Rutgers University, and possesses expertise in digital education technologies.
Work at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Vincent Mejia has been employed at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions since 2017. He serves as an English Language Instructor at the Saudi Naval Academy located in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia. His role involves teaching English language skills to students, contributing to their academic development in a defense and security context.
Previous Experience in Education
Before joining Kratos Defense, Vincent Mejia held various educational positions. He worked as a Faculty Member at the Institute of Public Administration in Saudi Arabia from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, he was an International Inter-Library Resource Associate at Rutgers University Libraries from 2007 to 2010. He also served as an Adjunct Faculty member at Salman Bin Abdulaziz University from 2014 to 2015 and as an English Language Instructor at INTERLINK from 2015 to 2016.
Educational Background
Vincent Mejia has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Classics and Italian from Rutgers University. He also holds a Master of Education in TESOL from Rutgers Graduate School of Education, where he focused on socio-linguistics and language acquisition. Additionally, he studied Italian Language and Literature at Università degli Studi di Urbino Carlo Bo for 11 months.
Military Experience
Vincent Mejia has a background in the military, having served in the US Navy from 1991 to 2004. His roles included Signalman, Law Enforcement Specialist, and Cadre Instructor. His service included assignments in various locations, including CONUS, Italy, and Spain.
Expertise in Digital Education Technologies
Vincent Mejia possesses expertise in digital education technologies, particularly in Learning Management Systems (LMSs) and educational applications. This knowledge supports his teaching methodologies and enhances the learning experience for his students at the Saudi Naval Academy.