Lisa Mudd Email & Phone Number

Belmont, California, United States

As a Reading Intervention Specialist, I support students in grades 1-8 through targeted small group interventions, ensuring each child develops essential reading skills. I also work with multilingual learners, providing crucial language development support to help them thrive in their new linguistic environment. I am a firm believer in the science of reading and advocate for its application to address the needs of all students. In an era where many curriculums support only 80% of readers, I champion a comprehensive approach that guarantees literacy for 100% of learners. Everyone deserves the gift of literacy, and I am committed to making that a reality.My responsibilities include:- Conduct assessments to identify students' reading levels and language development needs.- Develop and implement individualized reading intervention plans for students in grades 1-8.- Provide small group instruction tailored to support struggling readers.- Offer targeted support for multilingual learners, enhancing their English language proficiency.- Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate effective reading strategies into daily instruction.- Monitor and track student progress, adjusting interventions as necessary.- Utilize evidence-based practices grounded in the science of reading.- Create engaging and inclusive learning materials that reflect diverse cultures and backgrounds.- Foster a positive and encouraging learning environment that promotes literacy for all students.- Engage with parents and families to support literacy development at home.- Advocate for literacy programs and resources that support all students, especially those with diverse linguistic backgrounds.- Stay current with research and developments in reading instruction and English language development.

Belmont, California, United States

As a Library Media Specialist, I strive to transform our library into a vibrant hub where students, teachers, and families can cultivate an intrinsic love for reading, learning, and self-discovery through literature. My goal is to create a welcoming space where every learner feels safe, inspired, and encouraged to delve into great books and develop a lifelong passion for reading. I believe a library should mirror the diverse world around us, embracing and celebrating all voices and perspectives.My responsibilities in this role include: - Curate a diverse and inclusive collection of literature.- Foster a love for reading, learning, and exploration among students, teachers, and families.- Create a welcoming and safe library environment that encourages all learners.- Collaborate with teachers to integrate library resources into the curriculum.- Teach information literacy skills.- Provide individualized support to students and staff in locating and using library resources.- Maintain and organize the library’s physical collections.- Advocate for the library’s role in supporting academic achievement and personal growth.- Engage with the school community to promote the library’s services.- Stay current with trends and best practices in library science and education technology.

Burlingame, California, United States

Lisa Mudd Interiors specializes in home decor, design and remodels. Former & current projects include ADU design, new build, vacation homes, kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, home furnishings and cosmetic upgrades.

Old Mill Elementary, Mill Valley, Ca

Tenured faculty member of Old Mill Elementary, a California Distinguished SchoolAchieved highest rating in all reviews (Superior) Created meaningful, long-lasting relationships with students, faculty, administration and parents.Consistently achieved high goals and results with my students, driven with data but achieved in a project-based environmentServed on Mill Valley's district wide technology team and acted as liaison and mentor for fellow teachers at Old Mill.Trained with Apple and Vanguard to incorporate technology in the classroom.Actively pursued strong professional development, including PLC, Visual Thinking Strategies, Apple.Created Old Mill’s first Junior Great Book program, focusing on quality literature and strong critical thinking skillsServed on Old Mill Site Council as school prepared for retrofitting, budget cuts and population increase. Member of district’s pilot program to create, realign and execute student progress report with the standards in a report that provided clearer information for students and parents.

Blaine Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School

Proud faculty member of one of Chicago’s top Magnet Schools; ranked 19 out of 480 Chicago Public Schools by Chicago Magazine (October 2006)Established track record of consistently strong student achievement and high test scores Received highest rating (superior) in Teacher Evaluation ReviewPartnered with numerous community organizations and institutions, such as The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Friends of the Chicago River, Hubbard Street Dance and Lakeview Education and Arts Program to develop multiple cross-curricular unitsAssigned to tenure track after just two years (average was six years of experience) Maintain excellent parent, student, teacher relations; nominated for the DisneyHAND award by parentsElected as Vice President and Budget & Finance Director of the Parent Teacher AssociationOrganized school-wide Math Fair Night where students and parents had the opportunity to explore 10 interactive stations exciting the children about math in their worldServed on school’s Professional Personnel Leadership Committee, Language Arts and Social Studies Committee and served as president of the Faculty Social CommitteeReceived Libraries, Literacy and Learning Grant focusing on multi-cultural literature in classrooms and libraries Mentor teacher for 4 years for visiting University of Minnesota-Morris student teachers and various undergraduate elementary education studentsActively pursue professional development including Jr. Great Books, Least Restrictive Environment classes, 6+ Traits of Writing, Reading Recovery Conference, Everyday Math and Fine Arts in the curriculum classes.

Evanston, Il

Recruited by Northwestern to teach the gifted program for Junior Great BooksLed shared inquiry discussions, increased student vocabulary, sharpened critical thinking skills and fostered student interaction to hone their ability to articulate complex issuesEncouraged textual analysis as a way for students to look closely at and interpret rich passagesCreated an environment that enabled all students to actively respond to high-quality literature