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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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
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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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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.
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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.
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…
Dr. Karen makes learning vocabulary interesting and funReview of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 1 on Outschool:
Dr. Karen is very experienced in teaching the subject matter and interacting with her students. She brings excitement to the class and makes learning vocabulary interesting and fun. My son loved attending class and is looking forward to joining the next level in the series. I strongly recommend this course. Rating: 5/5
Rania E.Outschool 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
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
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
Enjoyed the format and teacher very muchPublic review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 1 on Outschool:
My daughter loved this class and is asking for the next class. She enjoyed the format and teacher very much. Being that she is dyslexic, learning roots is an excellent part of aiding in word meaning and text comprehension. Highly recommended. Overall rating : 10 Content: 5 Presentation: 5 Logistics: 5 Value: 5
Enjoyed the format and teacher very muchOutschool parent
DEEP KNOWLEDGEI have had the pleasure of knowing Dr. Karen Wieland since 2013. We worked as colleagues for two years in a university graduate literacy program. Under her mentorship as my department Chair, I grew in my knowledge of preparing future reading specialists/coaches to work in schools. I was privy to the great work that Karen did with our graduate literacy candidates in their clinical practicum course. She led students in their work with multiple children who were clients for the Reading Center that Karen ran. Karen’s knowledge of diagnostic assessment and remediation allowed our graduate literacy candidates to be well-prepared and competitive in the job market. Karen and I both spent time working with adult learners in a community literacy program and her knowledge of assessment and remediation for reading difficulties proved invaluable in that context as well. Karen and I have also worked collaboratively on multiple scholarly pursuits. Together, we obtained three research grants, whic… Read more
AutumnLiteracy ResearcherLynchburg, VA
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
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
MY SON RAISED HIS TEST SCORE BY 140 POINTSKaren is passionate about teaching! It is obvious to her students that she loves what she does, bringing much knowledge and enthusiasm to every session. Karen tutored my son for his SAT’s and with her guidance and support he raised his test score 140 points. The time restrictions with standardized testing is extremely challenging for students with dyslexia. My son is currently a honor student without support in high school. He was frustrated and struggling when it came to SAT/ACT. Karen spent time explaining how to prepare and take the test, as well as working with him to explore strategies that had him confidently walking into the test center, fully prepared. I can say, with much assurance, that I would recommend Karen to any student. Thanks Karen!
LeahParentBemus Point, NY
We love her!My son has taken numerous classes with Dr. Karen over the past few years and every single one of them has been wonderful! His reading, writing, and understanding of the English language has just exploded in all of the best ways. She spends so much time with the students and is always engaging. We love her!
ChristinaOutschool 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
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
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
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
Fantastic World of WordsCan’t wait to sign up for more classes with Dr. Karen. Dr. Karen engages kids with her passion for teaching that doesn’t overwhelm- but invites kids into this fantastic world of thoughts about words I never knew existed. Thank you Dr. Karen!!
Mary Jane L.Outschool Parent
INTERACTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTSDr. Wieland’s support and guidance including her rigorous course expectations, prepared me for my future career as a Reading Specialist. [ . . . ] Dr. Wieland’s strengths include her ability to foster the development of knowledge and skill through her interactive learning environments, her guidance in creating compassionate and ethical educators, and staying true to their values in the educational community.
ShellyReading SpecialistSilver Creek, NY
My son enjoyed these classesReview of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 2 on Outschool.
My son has taken 2 of Dr. Karen’s other latin classes and has enjoyed them. He will be taking her 4th latin class as well. Rating: 5 / 5
SaraOutschool 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
I'VE SEEN MY DAUGHTER'S CONFIDENCE SPILL OVERKaren M. Wieland, Ph.D. has given my daughter the skills and confidence to look at a unknown word and decode it without the anxiety that she used to deal with when reading. I’ve seen that confidence spill over into her writing and spelling as well. These classes have been wonderful for her. Thank you, Dr. Wieland!
WendyParentOutschool
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