My instruction is individualized and goal-directed. My review of the client’s case history, along with what I learn through intake interviews and initial diagnostic assessment and evaluation...
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Diagnostic Literacy Assessment & Evaluation
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Let me discover your child’s strengths and determine the exact types of instruction needed to foster academic progress.
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Classical Latin Instruction
Studying Latin language serves to build knowledge of morphemes (meaningful word parts) that comprise English words and words in Romance languages. Latin study thereby sets the stage for learning any of the Romance languages more quickly.
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I share my thoughts on teaching literacy, my growing love of Latin, and my fascination with the English language.
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Educator Development for Teachers & Parents
For Teachers, I offer professional development workshops related to literacy assessment & instruction, teaching practices for ELA classrooms and other related topics. For parents, I can help you learn and practice home-teaching strategies.
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Individualized Literacy & Dyslexia Instruction
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No cookie-cutter instruction — every lesson is planned individually and carefully to meet your or your student’s needs.
58% of English Words Come From Latin
Classical Latin Instruction
Did you know that nearly 58% of English words can be traced back to Latin origins? Studying Latin language serves to build knowledge of morphemes (meaningful word parts) that comprise English words and words in Romance languages. Latin study thereby sets the stage for learning any of the Romance languages more quickly.
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Such a descriptive class!Review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 1 on Outschool:
It was such a descriptive class! Rating: 5/5
Such a descriptive class!
KNOWLEDGEABLE AND COMPASSIONATEMy 15 year old grand daughter has a reading disability diagnosed in second grade, for which a systematic, structured, phonics based approach to remediation was required. She has been working with Dr. Wieland for approximately 2 1/2 years using the Wilson Reading system to develop decoding skills and vocabulary, content and contextual exercises to improve her fluency and overall reading abilities. This type of specific targeted one to one approach to her reading disability was not available to her in school. She has made significant progress thorough her work with Dr. Wieland improving her reading ability and in the ability to achieve at grade level in content areas. Dr. Wieland is a knowledgeable and compassionate educator and makes the tutoring experience a positive one. I am also familiar with Dr. Wieland as a volunteered as a tutor through Literacy Volunteers of Cattaraugus County and she brings the same talents and dedication to working with adults with literacy issues. Her ex… Read more
KathyGrandparentOlean, NY
DILIGENT, PREPARED, EXTREMELY HELPFULKaren customized each session based on some pre-session questions- you don’t get a ‘canned’ lesson with Karen. Very thoughtful, dedicated, and personable. She also provided parent with post- session updates, which were very helpful.
ColParentWyzAnt
Immersive and compellingPublic review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Affixes, Level 3 on Outschool:
A wonderful series of classes. An opportunity not to be missed, to study with Dr. Wieland. I wish I was offered classes like these when I was a child. My daughter is doing the entire series, and it has been fantastic, English decoded. Dr. Wieland’s course is immersive and compelling, my daughter loved every single session. My daughter might not have had the benefit of etymology until college/university, but here it is, it is suitable for children and leaves them with deep understanding and literacy skills for life. I cannot recommend Dr. Wieland’s courses highly enough. Rating 5/5
IriniOutschool parent
So engagingReview of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 1 on Outschool:
My 10 year old son loved this class! Dr.Karen was so engaging and the children learned so much from her. I also felt she gave above what was expected regarding her time and energy. – Rating 5/5
JoanneOutschool parent
BEST EDU PROF I'VE HAD AT ANY INSTITUTIONDr. Wieland is by far the best prof I’ve had at Bona and the best Edu prof I’ve [had] at any institution. Her classes are demanding and worthwhile. I learned a lot. Assignments are not easy but will help students understand the course objectives. She is very willing to help students in anyway: office hours, study help, Skyping, even independent study courses.
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Dr. Wieland is a fantastic, gifted educatorPublic review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes series on Outschool:
A wonderful course. Excellent in all aspects. My daughter loved it, the children are offered superb opportunities for participation and for their own research. Invaluable. The children are so lucky to have access to this kind of etymological tuition and insight early in life. Very highly recommended. A whole new perspective on the English language for my daughter, adults around her remark on her vocabulary. Wish I had this offered to me, when I was nine years old. Dr. Wieland is a fantastic, gifted educator. ….I cannot say enough good things! – An opportunity not to miss. Rating 5/5
IriniParentOutschool
I like how this class is interactivePublic review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 1, on Outschool:
My daughter enjoyed this class. Her understanding of roots and meanings has increased and therefore it has helped her reading comprehension skills. She really enjoyed this class. We will be taking more in this series in the future! I like how this class is interactive and helps to show students how many things will work for them in the future in their own careers. Dr. Wieland is very encouraging and supportive! Rating 5/5
KristinOutschool parent
It's a great learning environment!
Review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 2 on Outschool: This is our second session with Dr. Karen. I wanted my kiddo to learn lots of definitions by knowing roots and she has also learned how to spell more words. It’s a great learning environment! Thanks Dr. Karen! Rating 5/5
RheaOutschool Parent
Highly Recommended!This is my son’s second year taking Latin courses with Dr. Wieland. She is a fantastic instructor and he really enjoys the classes. They are rigorous yet fun and engaging. I believe he will be well prepared for high school level Latin courses in the future if he chooses to do so. Highly Recommended!
Alli K.Outschool Parent
Great Latin teacher!
Great Latin teacher. One of Outschool’s best. She’s dedicated to her learners and makes Latin fun! Rating 5/5
ScottOutschool parent
Engaging and informativePublic review of Vocabulary Building with Latin & Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 1 on Outschool:
My 11 year old found this course engaging and informative. He is anxious to begin the next level of the course. The instructor made this class fun while giving her students tools to use for many years to come. Rating: 5 / 5
Cathy B.Outschool parent
OutstandingOutstanding class. Outstanding teacher.
Lisa C.Outschool Parent
Dr. Karen is brilliant, fun, inclusive and caringReview of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 4 on Outschool:
We LOVE Dr Karen! One of the very best teachers on Outschool. She is brilliant, fun, inclusive and caring. These vocabulary classes have been wonderful for my daughter, making her look at languages in a whole new way. – Rating 5/5
GenevièveOutschool parent
I highly recommend this teacher and classReview of Multisensory Phonics, Level IV on Outschool:
My daughter took a series of these classes with Dr. Wieland. They were exactly what she needed. Her reading improved almost two grade levels through this class and at home practice. I highly recommend this teacher and class. She kept the kids interested and engaged through what was a very rigorous class. – Rating 5/5
Laura M.Outschool parent
My son gained confidence
My son is a reluctant reader/language arts student who has gained confidence when seeing unfamiliar words, and learned a lot about how these root words are constructed in English. Rating 5/5
EvelynOutschool parent
"I wish that class would last for a million years!"Public review of Multisensory Phonics Level III on Outschool:
I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Karen’s classes. After the last class, my son came outside and said, “I wish that class would last for a million years”. I think that speaks for itself!! Rating 5/5
Jen J.Outschool parent
My son very much enjoyed this class!Review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 2 on Outschool:
My son very much enjoyed this class! He was engaged and looked forward to participating. He is interested in the next level!- Rating 5/5
LathaOutschool parent
MAJOR IMPACT ON MY ABILITYThe rigorous courses I took with Dr. Wieland reinforced my skills as a reading teacher by providing me with the tools I need to implement meaningful small group instruction in my classroom every day. [ . . . ] Without these classes, I would not have been as prepared as I was to take a job with a focus on small group reading instruction. Dr. Wieland had a major impact on my ability to teach reading and also inspired me as a teacher. She has a strong compassion and drive to influence young teachers.
MaryReading TeacherCharlotte, NC
My son says he would absolutely recommend this class
My son says he would absolutely recommend this class. He says Dr. Karen helps him learn Latin with creative ways to memorize difficult endings. He is looking forward to Latin III. Rating 5/5
LaurenOutschool parent