Irnessa Campbell
New Orleans
Summary
Educational leader with extensive expertise in curriculum innovation and instructional coaching. Proven success in founding academic programs and managing budgets to enhance student outcomes in the instructional spaces. Focus on data-driven decision-making to cultivate inclusive and engaging learning environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Testing Coordinator
EQA The Net Gentilly
New Orleans
06.2025 - Current
- Coordinated testing schedules and allocated resources to support quality assurance projects.
- Analyzed test results to identify trends and recommend process improvements.
- Implemented new tools to enhance testing workflows and reporting accuracy.
- Developed and maintained testing documentation to ensure compliance and streamline efficiency.
- Managed communication between stakeholders to ensure project alignment.
- Monitored testing area and equipment to minimize variables.
- Reported test results to inform management and improve production processes.
Assistant Principal
EQA The Net Gentilly Campus
New Orleans
01.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented school policies, procedures, and programs to drive student achievement and foster a positive learning environment.
- Directed school-wide operations and instructional strategies, enhancing support for diverse learner populations.
- Overseeing student discipline and culture initiatives to ensure a safe, productive learning environment.
- Evaluating teacher performance and providing actionable feedback through consistent coaching cycles.
- Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
- Collaborated with teachers to enhance curriculum and instructional strategies, promoting student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Facilitating data meetings to analyze student performance and adjust intervention strategies.
- Supervised daily school operations to ensure a positive learning environment.
- Mentored new faculty members on best practices in classroom management and teaching methods.
AP Computer Science Principles Test Reader/Table Leader
ETS Reading
Kansas City
01.2017 - Current
- Supervised 12 AP Readers as Table Leader, ensuring grading accuracy and consistency across evaluations.
- Reviewed unique cases for AP CSP test, providing insights and recommendations as part of Special Teams.
- Facilitated team discussions to clarify project goals and improve alignment among team members.
- Reviewed project documents for accuracy and compliance with standards.
Director of Computer Science/Summer School Principal
DRW College Prep
Chicago
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Founded the Computer Science Track at DRW College Prep, designing curriculum for all CS courses.
- Hired, trained, and managed diverse team of teachers and summer staff, fostering inclusive learning environment.
- Developed student internship programs and expanded market reach to enhance student opportunities.
- Managed a $350,000/year budget comprising local, state, and federal funds.
Mathematics Department Chair
New Orleans Science and Math High School
New Orleans
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Led team of 10 instructors in training, coaching, and professional development to enhance instructional effectiveness.
- Managed departmental budgets and researched city-wide math trends to close achievement gaps.
- Directed Summer Math Boot Camps and designed pathways to reverse below-average ACT score trends.
- Created "Data Days" and developed school-wide data formats for tracking student growth and grading accuracy.
- Achieved a 90% pass rate and 80% proficiency in 8th-grade FOC courses.
Director of Computer Science/Summer School Principal
Atlas Preparatory High School
Colorado Springs
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Founded the Computer Science Track at DRW College Prep, designing curriculum for all CS courses.
- Managed a $350,000/year budget comprising local, state, and federal funds.
- Hired, trained, and managed diverse team of teachers and summer staff, fostering an inclusive environment.
- Developed strategic plans to enhance student engagement and academic success.
- Implemented professional development programs to improve teaching effectiveness.
- Developed student internship programs and implemented strategies to expand market presence and opportunities.
- Coordinated community partnerships to enhance college readiness and support student development initiatives.
Mathematics Department Chair
New Orleans Science and Math High School
New Orleans
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Directed Summer Math Boot Camps and designed pathways to improve ACT scores, addressing trends in below-average performance.
- Led team of 10 instructors, providing targeted training and professional development to enhance instructional effectiveness.
- Managed departmental budgets and researched city-wide math trends to close achievement gaps.
- Created "Data Days" and established school-wide data formats to systematically track student growth and grading metrics.
- Achieved a 90% pass rate and 80% proficiency in 8th-grade FOC courses.
Education
MS - Computer Science
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX12-2010
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
Southern University At New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05-2008
Skills
- Instructional Coaching
- Staff Recruitment
- Strategic Planning
- Budget Management
- Data Analysis
- Blended Learning
- PLTW Coursework
- Eureka Training
- Unbound Ed Standards Institute
- Google certification
- Microsoft Office Specialist Trainer
- Coding platforms
- Budget administration
- Standardized testing
- Data-driven instruction
Personal Information
Title: Assistant Principal
Certification
• Teacher Certifications, Texas Generalist (EC-3), Illinois Generalist (EC-3), Colorado CTE Informational, Colorado Instructional Technology
• Professional Corps, teachNOLA Master Teacher Corps, Google Certification
• Professional Corps, teachNOLA Master Teacher Corps, Google Certification
Locations
- EQA The Net Gentilly Campus, New Orleans, LA
- Chicago, IL
- Colorado Springs, CO
- New Orleans, LA
- Kansas City, MO
Community Affiliations
- Professional Memberships, CSTA, ISTE
- Volunteer Leadership, Order of Eastern Star (WM), Organized community tutoring, Mentoring, Homeless outreach
Timeline
Testing Coordinator
EQA The Net Gentilly
06.2025 - Current
Assistant Principal
EQA The Net Gentilly Campus
01.2023 - Current
Director of Computer Science/Summer School Principal
DRW College Prep
01.2021 - 01.2023
Mathematics Department Chair
New Orleans Science and Math High School
01.2018 - 01.2021
Director of Computer Science/Summer School Principal
Atlas Preparatory High School
05.2017 - 06.2018
AP Computer Science Principles Test Reader/Table Leader
ETS Reading
01.2017 - Current
Mathematics Department Chair
New Orleans Science and Math High School
01.2011 - 01.2014
MS - Computer Science
Texas Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
Southern University At New Orleans