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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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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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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Blog
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.
Is Your Child Falling Behind in Literacy?
Diagnostic Literacy Assessment & Evaluation
Let me discover your child's strengths and determine the exact types of instruction needed to foster academic progress.
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Give your student access to the academic success you know they can achieve.
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…
A Great Time LearningMy daughter had a great time learning Dr. Karen’s class. My daughter starting to applying her education to everyday life looking for meanings of new words. Thank you!
Sunhee K.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
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
My son bloomed during this programmePublic 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
So many more words make sense to him now!Public comment about Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 2 on Outschool:
By the way, as I had mentioned before, [my son] is dyslexic, and thus has some difficulty with written work. I signed him up for the 2nd part of this class because he told me I had to. He told me that so many more words make sense to him now because he can see how they add up. He thinks more mathematically so these classes have put pieces together for him that he was unable to connect before. This is the first language class we have done that he has personally requested to continue! So, thank you for all you are doing. It is making a difference for him, and he is enjoying it!
HeidiOutschool 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
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
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
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
EXCELLENT TEACHER!Karen taught our son SAT writing skills, and grammar. She was thoroughly prepared for each lesson, and went above and beyond to help our son reach his fullest potential. Highly recommend!
LanceParentWyzAnt
Enjoyed Classes ImmenselyI meant to thank you for helping R. better understand how to infer the meaning of difficult words from their context. He enjoyed your class sessions immensely, and was sad to see them end.
Terri J.Outschool Parent
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
I highly recommend this teacher and classReview of Multisensory Phonics, Level IV on Outschool:
My daughter took a series of these classes with Dr. Wieland. They were exactly what she needed. Her reading improved almost two grade levels through this class and at home practice. I highly recommend this teacher and class. She kept the kids interested and engaged through what was a very rigorous class. – Rating 5/5
Laura M.Outschool parent
Fabulous teacherReview 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
Joyful and exciting method of teachingPublic review of Multisensory Phonics series on Outschool:
Dr. Karen Wieland’s course was so incredibly helpful for our daughter. During the course of the class she went from a struggling reader who didn’t want to work on her reading to an engaged and excited reader who loves to learn. I believe this change was due to Dr. Karen’s organized and efficient lessons, yet joyful and exciting method of teaching. I simply can’t speak highly enough about Dr. Karen. Overall rating: 10 Content: 5 Presentation: 5 Logistics: 5 Value: 5
Meghan E.Outschool Parent
Incredible teacherReview of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 1 on Outschool:
Dr. Karen is an incredible teacher. She is enthusiastic, incredibly knowledgable, funny, and passionate about words. My eleven-year-old son LOVED this class and learned so much. Even when we were on vacation, he begged to find a location so he could call in. When I asked him if he would like to do level two, he said, “I will do anything with Dr. Karen!” – Rating 5/5
CyndiOutschool parent
Really Enjoys LearningMy daughter really enjoys learning Latin and loves Dr. Karen.
Kylie B.Outschool Parent
UNPARALLELED MENTORSHIPDr. Wieland is a professor unparalleled in her professionalism, mentorship, and expertise in the field. [ . . . ] I credit the challenge, rigor, and authenticity of Dr. Wieland’s instruction as a leading factor in my success following my graduate work [ . . . ]. Her words of encouragement and suggestions for improvement were the most valuable resource for me as I developed my craft as an educator. [ . . . ] The skill and knowledge I gained from her continue to shape my approach to education. I value the confidence she instilled in me.
StephanieELA/Special Education TeacherWest Irondequoit, NY
Dr. Karen makes learning funPublic review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 2 on Outschool:
Dr. Karen is an amazing teacher! She makes learning fun for the kids and is very attentive to all the students. Any student that is interested in words would love this course. Rating: 5 / 5
Wendee R.Outschool parent
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