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William A. Tejada
Johnston,RI
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Summary
Dynamic educator and systems thinker with a strong track record in developing career-connected programs that bridge education and workforce development. Leads high-quality, hands-on engineering instruction while collaborating with industry partners to enhance student engagement and postsecondary readiness. Committed to creating scalable educational solutions that drive student success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Faculty - Engineering
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, Rhode Island
09.2024 - Current
- Deliver college-level engineering instruction focused on applied problem solving, technical skill development, and industry relevance.
- Foster collaborative, engaging learning environments that enhance student persistence and academic success.
- Bridge secondary and postsecondary experiences by aligning instructional practices with workforce and higher education expectations, ensuring relevance and applicability.
CTE Engineering Teacher
Providence Public Schools
Providence, Rhode Island
09.2016 - Current
- Lead engineering instruction utilizing the nationally recognized Project Lead The Way (PLTW) curriculum, delivering rigorous, hands-on learning experiences focused on innovation, systems thinking, and real-world problem solving.
- Design and facilitate project-based learning experiences that strengthen student achievement, technical competency, collaboration, and career readiness.
- Mentor students through academic, technical, and leadership development opportunities, including robotics, engineering design, and career exploration pathways.
- Collaborated with administrators, educators, community leaders, and industry partners to enhance access to high-quality STEM and CTE programming.
- Facilitated professional development sessions and instructional meetings to improve educator effectiveness and align programs.
- Contributed to schoolwide initiatives that increased student engagement, retention, and postsecondary readiness.
Education
Master of Science - Systems Engineering
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Industrial & Systems Engineering
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI05-2015
Master of Science - Professional Studies
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NYSkills
- Curriculum design
- Technical Curriculum Development
- Project-Based Learning (PBL)
- Career Pathways Development
- Instructional Leadership
- Educational Operations & Program Management
- Program Development & Expansion
- Systems Thinking and Process Improvement
- Data-driven decisions
- Industry Collaboration Strategies
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Facilitation
- Professional Development
- Student Engagement & Mentorship
Languages
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
C2
Accomplishments
- 2024 STEM Educator of the Month, Red Sox Foundation's
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty - Engineering
Community College of Rhode Island
09.2024 - Current
CTE Engineering Teacher
Providence Public Schools
09.2016 - Current
Master of Science - Systems Engineering
University of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Science - Industrial & Systems Engineering
University of Rhode Island
Master of Science - Professional Studies
Rochester Institute of Technology
Leadership Experience
- MPHS Robotics Team Coach (FIRST)
- Summer CTE Freshman Academy Coordinator
- MPHS Assistant Baseball Coach
- NEASC CTE Coordinator
Certifications And Leadership Development
Principal Residency Network — Administrator Certification Program (In Progress)
FEMA Train-the-Trainer Certification
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Trainer Certification
OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Certification
OSHA 10-Hour Construction Certification
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification
Leadership Experience
- MPHS Robotics Team Coach (FIRST)
- Summer CTE Freshman Academy Coordinator
- MPHS Assistant Baseball Coach
- NEASC CTE Coordinator