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
Available In Person & Online
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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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
Available In Person & Online
No cookie-cutter instruction — every lesson is planned individually and carefully to meet your or your student’s needs.
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I share my thoughts on teaching literacy, my growing love of Latin, and my fascination with the English language.
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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Educator Development for Teachers and Parents
Do you need innovative curriculum for K-12 or college-age learners? Let me leverage on your behalf my many years of experience as a secondary teacher and teacher educator, as well as my training as…
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My son's reading skills, vocabulary, and love for words have grown so muchPublic review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 2 on Outschool:
This the second Greek and Latin Roots and Affixes class that my son has completed with Dr. Karen and I can’t say enough good things about it! Dr. Karen does an amazing job at holding the students’ attention while meeting each child at their own level. My son’s reading skills, vocabulary, and love for words have grown so much with Dr. Karen. Her classes are fun and engaging, and we’re looking forward to the level III course. Overall rating: 10 Content: 5 Presentation: 5 Logistics: 5 Value: 5
My son's reading skills, vocabulary, and love for words have grown so muchOutschool parent
We are absolutely loving the Latin and Greek Roots seriesPublic review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 1 on Outschool:
Great class and Dr Karen is a wonderful teacher! We are absolutely loving the Latin and Greek Roots series of classes. Rating: 5 / 5
SarahOutschool parent
HIGHLY EFFECTIVE TEACHERDr. Wieland is a highly effective teacher. She has a VERY strong command of the material – her vast repertoire of knowledge is positively astonishing. She inspires and motivates me to be the absolute best educator that I can be. Dr. Wieland’s high expectations and thoughtful instruction has had such a profound impact on my life as a student this semester. This instructor knows what she is talking about. She studies it, is aware of other research being done, sticks to the topic, and she always has time for her students…even though sometimes not herself. She is the best professor I have ever come across and I have been to many colleges. She will give you what you paid for! – Anonymous student feedback
AnonymousGraduate StudentSt. Bonaventure, NY
Truly connects with students
We have studied under Dr. Karen for almost two years. She is a phenomenal teacher and truly connects to her students by going above a beyond preparing them in Latin. My daughter adores her and has learned so much. Rating 5/5
AngelaOutschool parent
Loved this class; excited to continueReview of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 1 on Outschool;
My 11 and 13 year old kids loved this class! They have two different learning styles and both were engaged and interested. Dr. Wieland was knowledgeable and able to communicate that knowledge well. She was also great with mid week communication and I think it’s wonderful that the kids were given all the material worked on in class to continue reviewing on their own time. Both kids are excited to continue through the other levels as we can get them in our schedule. – Rating 5/5
RiverOutschool parent
You taught me how to read and write the way my brain works.I would like to thank you for all the help you have given me and the time you took out of your day to help me get to where I am now. From Latin to French to Greek to old Germanic roots, you taught me how to read and write the way my brain works. Thank you for being the best teacher I ever had and will ever have and being there for times of struggle when I wish I were writing on paper with a pencil so I could crumple it up. I can now use the techniques you invested in me to improve my knowledge of the most challenging and sometimes confusing English language. I don’t know how I can put into words how thankful I am for spending time with me and sharing your hard work, earned knowledge.
J.G.Client
Dr. Karen really succeeds in individualizing her assignments to address her students needsReview of Multisensory Phonics for Word Recognition (Decoding) & Spelling (Encoding)- Level VIII: Dr. Karen really succeeds in individualizing her assignments to address her students needs. I have been very pleased with the progress my son has made. It has led to increased confidence.
Rating: 5 / 5
Kendra W.Outschool Parent
UNSURE TO CONFIDENTKaren is a kind and compassionate tutor that met my child’s needs in prepping for the SAT test. She went from unsure to confident in just a couple of sessions. I am very pleased with her progress and with Karen’s gentle prodding that kept her working toward her goals.
KelseyParentAlexandria, VA
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
KNOWLEDGEABLE AND PASSIONATE TUTORKaren is passionate about what teaches and that passion passes onto her student. It is excited to work with Karen and feel her passion and to have that passion passed onto my daughter.
MelindaParentSalamanca, NY
I FEEL PREPARED AND READY[ . . . ] I believe that without the aforementioned courses and Dr. Wieland’s presence, I would have been struggling to tread water my first few years, compared to how I feel, which is prepared and read to apply what I learned and practiced in my own reading classroom.
BritanyReading SpecialistJamestown, NY
My daughter has made leaps and boundsPublic review of Multsensory Phonics series on Outschool:
I highly recommend Dr. Karen Wieland. She has been amazing with my 10 year old daughter who struggles with reading and spelling due to her dyslexia. My daughter has made leaps and bounds since working with Dr. Karen and we will continue to take classes that she offers. Overall Rating: 10 Content: 5 Presentation: 5 Logistics: 5 Value: 5
My daughter has made leaps and boundsOutschool parent
I would sign [my son] up for another class with this teacher.
Public review of Vocabulary Building with Latin & Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 1 on Outschool:
My 7th grade son took this class. I was not home most of the time so my review is from him. He really enjoyed this class. It was not too boring and he enjoyed the teacher. The teacher sometimes went over class time which as a mom I was happy to have her finish the lesson if kids presentations took a little long. My son has taken several classes through Outschool, but this is the only class that he and another classmate got together (virtually) to work on the homework together. Not because it was too hard, just because, and I thought it was great that they wanted to do this own their own. I would sign him up for another class with this teacher. Rating 5/5
MarisaOutschool parent
My daughter loved Dr. Karen
This is my daughter’s second class with Dr. Karen. She enjoyed the classes and loved Dr. Karen. She especially loved the educational games that helped her to review what they learned in the class. Rating 5/5
CherylOutschool parent
Karen gave me a rock solid foundation in voice and that experience gave me a love for voice that I carry with me today
If you are fortunate enough to have Karen as a teacher, count yourself as one of the lucky ones. I have been actively pursuing and succeeding in a professional entertainment career for the better of my life and have had many MANY amazing teachers and I count her as one of those amazing teachers and I don’t just mean in voice. Not ONLY does she have the expertise of the voice and how to overcome your personal, unique vocal issues, but her caring teaching style and way of giving you the right information needed at the right time in the right moments make her a great choice for an amazing experience. She gave me a rock solid foundation in voice and that experience gave me a love for voice that I carry with me today. Sadly for me Karen isn’t in NYC because if she were I would still be working with her today as one of the secret weapons in my arsenal to my continued success in this business. Do walk, RUN to a lesson today and see if I’m joking. Believe me, i’m not. 😉 Good luck on… Read more
Stephen CambriaActorHoboken, NJ
This is an absolutely outstanding course
Review of Vocabulary Building with Latin & Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 1 on Outschool: This is an absolutely outstanding course. My learners got so much out of the word study, and I can tell their reading has improved as well. High recommended! Rating: 5 / 5
Sarah C.Outschool Parent
We are seeing progressPublic review of Multsensory Phonics Level 1 on Outschool:
[My daughter] is really enjoying the class with you and we are seeing progress in her understanding of how to spell. Thank you very much! Rating 5/5
Deb JOutschool parent
Thank you for making this class so much funPublic review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes series on Outschool
. . . Also I want to thank you for making this class so much fun. I love the BINGO games and everything that you do to keep these kids interested while they are learning a lifelong skill. You are doing a lot of good in this world. Rating 5/5
Nicole S.Outschool Parent
GREAT LESSONDr. Karen was wonderful and I can tell she has a genuine interest in my daughter and her success.
MaureenParentAudubon, NJ
Great Energy – Positive Online ExperienceMy daughter has taken a few classes from Dr. Karen and she never disappoints. Great energy, positive online experience. Though I don’t listen in on the class, I hear saying different kids names to engage everybody. My daughter sees Latin everywhere now- grateful she has this opportunity. Thank you Dr. Karen!
Ruth L.Outschool Parent