Rashida Restaino-Daniels Ed. D.

About Rashida Restaino-Daniels Ed. D.

URBAN SCHOOL EDUCATOR with over 15 years of experience, including more than a decade of teaching in elementary and high schools and three years in school leadership, committed to a holistic approach to assure transformative instruction for all learners. Driven professional with strong interpersonal skills to push teacher capacity in the areas of differentiated instruction, vertical alignment, and classroom management. A coach of culturally relevant curriculum, personalized learning, technology, and arts integration to ensure student growth. A collaborative, creative thinker focused on equity who builds strong relationships with families and engages with outside organizations to provide programming for the diverse needs of a school community. All with the aim to shape students\' life trajectories through authentic learning.

Experience

1. Assistant Principal High School

   Chicago Public Schools

   Sep 2021 — Present

   Continuous Improvement- Lead development and implementation of the Continuous Work Improvement Plan, aligning adult learning with school priorities- Analyze weekly student data, report to staff, and assign interventions to teachers- Implement targeted support for newcomers/ELL, enhancing integration and academic success- Assemble MTSS team, track Reading Interventions via Branching Minds- Supervise Summer Credit Recovery, Freshmen Connect, and OST programs- Managed additional responsibilities during staff shortages to ensure continuity.Data Driven Leadership- Oversee district monitoring metrics: On Track and Attendance- Report weekly data to staff and incorporate into SLT agenda- Lead Grade Level Leaders in using data to optimize student interventions and rewards.Instructional Leadership- Champion Skyline Curriculum adoption, providing support and resources- Coach educators with evidence-based strategies- Co-lead Instructional Leadership Team, focusing on capacity development- Increase teacher compliance on grading and unit plan submissions by 45%- Provide biweekly feedback on instructional units and support Tier II interventions.Student Support- Monitor instructional and social-emotional interventions for a 95% OnTrack graduation rate- Liaison between school and community partners for student support- Provide Tier support and intervene in parental engagement.Assessment and Evaluation- Manage and coordinate Large-Scale, Benchmark, and Diagnostic assessments- Evaluate Paraprofessionals and teachers via CPS/REACH system.Organizational and Community Engagement- Initiate and lead programs celebrating student diversity, promoting equity- Used multiple formats to communicate grading updates to parents- Lead attendance and medical compliance teams- Facilitate bi-annual Service Learning Project.Additional Leadership Roles- Event Coordinator- Bilingual Coordinator- 9th/10th Grade Lead- Yearbook Creator

Education

• Northern Illinois University

  Bachelor's of Art, Liberal Art & Science; Journalism

  2000 — 2004

• University of Illinois Chicago

  Doctor of Education - EdD

  2019 — 2024

• Chicago State University

  Master of Arts in Teaching, Teaching; Secondary Education English

  2006 — 2010

• Chicago State University

  Master of Arts - MA, Secondary Education and Teaching

Skills

• Community Outreach
• Press Releases
• Differentiated Instruction
• Public Speaking
• Teaching
• Microsoft Office
• Lesson Planning
• Media Relations
• Writing
• Leadership
• Social Media
• Editing
• Classroom
• Nonprofits
• Secondary Education
• Research
• Staff Development
• Curriculum Design
• Educational Leadership
• Curriculum Development
• Event Planning