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Diagnostic Literacy Assessment & Evaluation

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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.
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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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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Literacy & Dyslexia Instruction

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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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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What Others Are Saying…

Dr. Karen made the class a safe area to make mistakes

Public review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 1 on Outschool:

Our son is 10 and enjoyed learning about the building blocks Greek & Latin roots into words he uses as well as understanding how to explore the meaning of new words; we could see the wheels turning in his head during the class. He took chances on words that were similar to what they were learning but did not have the same meaning and Dr. Karen provided wonderful redirection and made the class a safe area to make mistakes, which is important to us in our sons learning. Rating 5/5

Leslie C.Outschool parent

Karen manages to meet singers where they are and builds on that foundation with technique and musicality that she expresses clearly and concisely.

Karen Wieland is an encouraging, meticulous and musically gifted singer, voice teacher and choir director. I have had the pleasure of working with Karen on and off since high school as both a student and as an accompanist. I have witnessed her work with high school singers and choirs and have seen how she uses positive reinforcement to get the best out of them, no matter their skill level. She manages to meet them where they are and builds on that foundation with technique and musicality that she expresses clearly and concisely. Working with her as a vocal teacher and coach, she always had a keen knack of pinpointing any technical issues that were getting in the way of my achieving a free, fully resonant sound. Her vocal warm-ups were never one-size-fits-all. She would always gear them to the specific things I needed to work through. Above all, Karen has a warmth and genuineness that makes you feel free to be open both vocally and emotionally (which was particularly wonderful when she… Read more

Jason BravoSinger-songwriter, composer, musical arranger & directorLos Angeles, CA; Buffalo, NY

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

Encouraging and friendly
Public review of Multisensory Phonics on Outschool:

Wonderful class!! Dr Karen is encouraging and friendly. Looking forward to taking more classes from her! Rating: 5 / 5

SarahParentOutschool

Dr. Karen makes learning Latin fun and exciting
Public 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

I like how this class is interactive
Public 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

Really Great Over Zoom
Dr Karen is really great over Zoom and kept our wriggly 7 year old engaged. She taught him new WRS techniques that have really helped him.

Ruth H.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

Impressed with smooth and organized class
Public Review of Multisensory Phonics Level 1 on Outschool:

This was our very first Outschool experience. We were very impressed with how smooth and organized this class was. We have seen a marked improvement in [our daughter’s] reading confidence. Rating 5/5

Christine M.Outschool parent

Excellent class, fantastic teacher
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

JoanneOutschool 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

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

We are absolutely loving the Latin and Greek Roots series
Public 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

My son bloomed during this programme
Public review of Multsensory Phonics series on Outschool:

My son bloomed during this programme. Dr. Karen’s passion for language and her enthusiastic but patient approach transformed literacy learning into an enjoyable experience. Overall rating: 10 Content: 5 Presentation: 5 Logistics: 5 Value: 5

Abbie M.Outschool parent

Excellent Program
I am really thrilled with your excellent program which I think will be very helpful to T. as she transitions into English school.

DebOutschool Parent

KNOWLEDGEABLE & ACCOMMODATING
What I like most about Dr. Karen’s tutoring sessions, is that she is patient and relates our content session with real life examples and puts things in simple terms for me to understand. I like that we brain-storm together.

ChristinaStudentWyzAnt

Fabulous teacher
Review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 3 on Outschool:

Fabulous teacher and valuable vocabulary building content! Rating: 5/5

JessOutschool parent

Able to give individual attention in a group setting

Public Review of Vocabulary Building with Roots and Affixes, Latin & Greek I on Outschool:

Excellent series of classes. Dr. Wieland is a fantastic teacher who goes above and beyond in working with her students. She is able to give individual attention in a group setting and creates opportunities for group/team work as well. Highly recommend. Rating: 5 / 5

Roxsanna SOutschool parent

Blown away by her persistence and creativity
My daughter got so much out of her sessions with Dr. Karen. We were blown away with her persistence and creativity. She was willing to change things up until she found the winning formula. Dr. Karen obviously loves her work. She has a passion for raising readers. Rating: 5 / 5

Faith BishopparentOutschool

My 11-yr old loves this class and this teacher
Public Review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 2 on Outschool:

My 11-yr old loves this class and this teacher. We just signed up for his third class with her.

Rating: 5 / 5

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