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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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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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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I share my thoughts on teaching literacy, my growing love of Latin, and my fascination with the English language.
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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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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.
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.
Is Your Child Falling Behind in Literacy?
Diagnostic Literacy Assessment & Evaluation
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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…
What Others Are Saying…
My daughter enjoys classes from this teacherReview of Multisensory Phonics for Word Recognition (Decoding) & Spelling (Encoding)- III on Outschool:
My daughter enjoys classes from this teacher. She can’t wait to start another class with her! Rating 5/5
Amber JOutschool parent
Dr. Karen makes learning Latin fun and excitingPublic Review of Introduction to Latin Course III on Outschool:
She makes learning Latin fun and exciting. Our son always made sure to make time for her classes. We could always hear him laughing and talking with Dr. Weiland like they were best friends. She really cares about the material and making learning fun.
Rating: 5 / 5
Renata & SheaOutschool parents
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
Very helpfulReview of Multisensory Phonics, Level 5 on Outschool:
My daughter has had several multisensory phonics classes with Dr. Karen and enjoyed them very much. The teacher has been very helpful! – Rating 5/5
DavidOutschool parent
Awesome job with adult dyslexiaKaren did a awesome job of using our time to identify my strengths and weaknesses to ensure she is deploying the most viable resources in the dyslexia field to maximize our efforts.
MarkStudentSt. Louis, MO
My two nine year olds . . . really enjoy this classPublic review of Multisensory Phonics, Level IV on Outschool:
My two nine year olds on different reading levels really enjoy this class. The class material is well laid out and it is practical. Rating: 5 / 5
Laura M.Outschool parent
Incredibly Dedicated to her StudentsDr. Karen is incredibly dedicated to her students and always well-prepared with activities, lessons, and games to reinforce content. She has an interested and personable demeanor with kids and strives to get to know them and encourage them as individuals. She is an energetic and fun teacher.
Marcella E.Outschool Parent
Simply AmazingDr. Wieland is simply amazing! Her passion for teaching is very apparent in her interaction with her students as well as her teaching methodology. My son is inspired to do well in his Latin language class. Thank you, Dr. Wieland!
Sue D.Parent
Highly recommendedReview of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 4 on Outschool:
A wonderful class. My older daughter has completed Levels I, II, III and IV. The little one will start with Level I soon. Highly recommended. Deep literacy – for life. Thank you, Dr. Wieland! – Please do let us know when Level V is be offered. – Rating 5/5
IreneOutschool parent
Teaches With Her Whole HeartCan’t thank Dr.Karen enough for her passion of teaching. She not only shows the kids the enjoyment of learning, but also teaches with her whole heart even though there were only two kids in this session. My kid is super lucky to have a teacher like Dr.Karen. Thank you Dr.Karen for making this Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots & Affixes as one of my kid’s favorite learning subjects. She is so happy that she finished all level of the lessons with you.
I-FanOutschool Parent
I've been amazed how much more confident my child is in spelling and writing
Review of Multisensory Phonics for Word Recognition (Decoding) & Spelling (Encoding)- VI on Outschool: My child has learned a lot in this class. Even though he has to be up at 6:30 in the morning, Dr. Karen makes it worth it, worth while and fun! I’ve been amazed how much more confident my child is in spelling and writing. I highly recommend this class.
Rating: 5 / 5
Olga W.Outschool Parent
Very engaging class; lots of class participationPublic review of Vocabulary Building with Latin & Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 1 on Outschool:
Just finished the class and my son asked if we can sign up for level 2! Very engaging class, lots of class participation and fun home exercises. We will be signing up for the next course! Rating 5/5
Julie D.Outschool parent
Excellent class with a fantastic teacherPublic Review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 1 on Outschool:
This was an excellent class with a fantastic teacher. She is very good at engaging the children in discussion. Rating: 5 / 5
Joanne H.Outschool parent
My daughter made HUGE strides in her readingPublic review of Multisensory Phonics on Outschool:
Dr. Karen is absolutely amazing! My daughter made HUGE strides in her reading skills as well as in her reading confidence. Rating 5/5
Molly N.Outschool Parent
An exceptional teacherDr. Karen is an exceptional teacher. I would highly recommend her to any parent seeking foundational instruction spelling and reading. She is incredibly dedicated, caring, friendly, engaged with her student and really knows her stuff! It’s quite clear that, for her, this teaching is a calling rather than an extra source of income. My daughter actually looks forward to her phonics sessions with Dr. Karen. That says a lot. In two weeks of intense sessions, we have already noticed a distinct improvement. This was a great investment of time and money!
Deb JParentOutschool
Excellent class and teacher
Review of Introduction to Latin Course I on Outschool: Excellent class and teacher! As a parent, I appreciated Dr. Wieland’s detailed summaries after class. Thank you! Rating: 5 / 5
Alaina W.Outschool 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
Incredibly Dedicated, Caring, FriendlyDr. Karen is an exceptional teacher. I would highly recommend her to any parent seeking foundational instruction spelling and reading. She is incredibly dedicated, caring, friendly, engaged with her student and really knows her stuff! It’s quite clear that, for her, this teaching is a calling rather than an extra source of income. My daughter actually looks forward to her phonics sessions with Dr. Karen. That says a lot. In two weeks of intense sessions, we have already noticed a distinct improvement. This was a great investment of time and money!
DebOutschool Parent
HARD WORK, DEDICATION, EXPERIENCE[ . . . ] This process of data tracking was one that I took with me and still use today. Through careful reflection and meaningful decision-making, I am confident that my students are supported and enriched in the area of literacy. I would not have this confidence and knowledge without the guidance of Dr. Wieland. [ . . . ] Dr. Wieland’s continuous hard work, dedication, and array of experience is a reflection of what her graduate students become.
KristinReading TeacherCharlotte, NC
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