Miranda VanCleve

Visionary and results-driven leader with a proven track record of building programs that deliver measurable impact for over 20 years. Skilled in designing high-impact initiatives, aligning organizational strategy with long-term goals, and leading diverse teams in dynamic environments. Brings deep expertise in program development, staff recruitment and training, and systems-level thinking to support sustainable growth.

Passionate about empowering students and staff through strategic planning, data-driven instruction, and holistic development. Adept at fostering strong community partnerships, collaborating with stakeholders across sectors, and creating high-performance cultures rooted in equity and accountability. Combines a foundation in education with a broader focus on operational leadership, organizational development, and driving transformational change.

Director of Academics - A Bigger World Foundation

(2022-01)

• Spearheaded the design and expansion of a multi-site academic and leadership development program, growing from 6 to 150+ active students in grades 6–12.
• Built and led high-performing cross-functional teams; responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and ongoing coaching of staff across all sites.
• Developed and implemented scalable systems and structures to support student engagement, academic success, and behavioral improvement.
• Established data-driven processes to monitor outcomes, inform strategic decisions, and communicate impact to funders, partners, and stakeholders.
• Forged collaborative partnerships with school districts, administrators, and local organizations to enhance program alignment and increase access to resources.
• Led strategic planning and organizational development initiatives to support sustainable growth, staff retention, and operational efficiency.
• Oversaw curriculum development and program alignment with college and career readiness goals, incorporating mentorship, academic advising, and pathway exploration.
• Drove continuous improvement through performance analytics, stakeholder feedback, and impact measurement tools.

8th Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher RTI Lead Middle School - Bristol Elementary School

(2021-01 - 2022-12)

• Designed and led implementation of a school-wide middle school intervention framework for academics that increased state standardized reading scores by 25%.
• Developed and executed a hybrid curriculum that integrated nonfiction ELA standards with core Social Studies content, improving student engagement and comprehension.
• Collaborated with instructional leadership to vertically align curriculum and assessments across grades 6–8, ensuring academic continuity and standards alignment.
• Played a key role in school-wide instructional improvement efforts, contributing to a culture of academic excellence and accountability.
• Developed middle school behavioral interventions with 78% of students meeting behavioral goals.

6-8th Grade ELA/Social Studies Interventionist & Curriculum Development - The Brompton School

(2016-01 - 2021-12)

• Directed curriculum development and instructional strategy for a top-ranked middle school; 85% of graduating students scored above 60% on MAPS testing.
• Spearheaded the creation of a hybrid ELA/Social Studies model, embedding nonfiction reading and writing standards within Social Studies to maximize instructional efficiency and deepen content understanding.
• Served as lead interventionist and RTI coordinator for a K–8 school, establishing targeted, data-informed academic supports; 75% of Tier 2 students exited intervention within one school year.
• Mentored new educators and led professional learning communities focused on project-based learning, data analysis, and differentiated instruction.
• Contributed to The Brompton School being ranked #8 statewide and #1 locally for middle school academic performance.

Bachelors - Education - Carthage College (2004-01 - 2008-12)