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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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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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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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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Blog
I share my thoughts on teaching literacy, my growing love of Latin, and my fascination with the English language.
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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.
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…
What Others Are Saying…
My son gained confidence when seeing unfamiliar words
Review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 2: 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
Evelyn J.Outschool Parent
Brilliant Wilson Reading tutorDr. Karen has been instrumental part of my son’s education through her one on one tutoring with [him]. She maintains a level of efficiency that is fueled by her obvious work ethic and her professional concern for her students’ progress. When dealing with Dr. Karen, it is immediately evident that she has a love for the profession and a sincere interest in and concern for the students. Furthermore, she spends many hours with an individual student’s tutoring and working on reading strategies on her own time to help less capable readers. Dr. Karen has helped my son through the Wilson Reading System more than I could have ever imagined.
JodyParentOlean, NY
Great Sense of Humor and EnthusiasmI took a survey on Outschool the other day and they asked me what they could do to make Outschool even better. I said that they should clone Dr. Karen Wieland and have her teaching a lot more classes. I feel like a lot of other Outschool teachers could really benefit from taking a page out of your style guide. The way that you chat with the students and get them warmed up and comfortable, you really allow them to make their discoveries for themselves, and just the way that you maintain a great sense of humor and enthusiasm through the whole class/course is really exceptional.
ChristinaOutschool Parent
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
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
Always Making Learning FunDr. Karen keeps the class interesting and at a steady pace, always making learning a fun and enjoyable process.
Melinda P.Outschool Parent
Worth every pennyDoctor Wieland is a gifted teacher. My child went from Latin being her least favorite subject to her most favorite subject. She looks forward to every meeting with Doctor Wieland. Doctor Wieland has gone above and beyond to help our child prepare for the National Latin Exam. I have recommended her to anyone who will listen. Her expertise and obvious passion for teaching is worth every penny.
Heather T.Parent
Learning Games to Play After ClassMy daughter loves this class and looks forward to it each week. Dr. Karen makes learning fun, and often hosts games that the kids enjoy playing after a good class. A big reason why our daughter enjoys Latin and does so well is Dr. Karen. Join this class!
Marcella E.Outschool Parent
Very knowledgeable teacherExcellent class and very knowledgeable teacher.
Sara S.Outschool Parent
My daughter loved this class!Public review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes on Outschool:
My daughter loved this class! 5/5
Marcy Y.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
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
I love the way the teacher organizes this classReview of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 2 on Outschool:
I love the way the teacher organizes this class, letting the students research on their own. It really helps them remember what they research. Rating: 5/5
Jennifer A.V.Outschool parent
Awesome Class and Teacher!Awesome class and teacher! Son is so excited about Latin and Greek!! Plan on taking MANY of Dr Wieland’s classes
Carrie B.Outschool Parent
The teacher followed the lead of the studentsReview of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 4 on Outschool:
My son took three Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes classes and enjoyed them all. He liked that the class was flexible, the teacher followed the lead of the students, and making slides each week. He felt that it was easy to participate in discussions and was never stressed about homework, even though there was an assignment each week. – Rating 5/5
Student's momOutschool 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
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
I cannot say enough good things!Public review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 1 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
IrinaOutschool parent
Very highly recommendedReview of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 1 on Outschool:
My daughter loved this class and has asked me to sign her up for the next level. Very highly recommend. Great way to expand vocabulary! – Rating 5/5
Heather COutschool parent
Learned SO Much!My 11-year-old had little previous experience studying roots and affixes and I thought this class may be too much for her but Dr. Karen was amazing and engaging. My child had a wonderful experience and learned SO much!
Kassandra G.Outschool Parent