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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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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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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.
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.

Individualized Instruction Tailored to Student Needs

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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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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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…

Really Enjoys Learning
My daughter really enjoys learning Latin and loves Dr. Karen.

Kylie B.Outschool Parent

Truly connects with students

We have studied under Dr. Karen for almost two years. She is a phenomenal teacher and truly connects to her students by going above a beyond preparing them in Latin. My daughter adores her and has learned so much. Rating 5/5

AngelaOutschool parent

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

Our daughter absolutely loved class

Review of Introduction to Latin Course II on Outschool: Outstanding course and instructor. Our daughter absolutely loved class and the extra Latin game nights hosted by Dr. Karen Rating: 5 / 5

Ryan V.Outschool Parent

My son enjoyed learning
Public review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 2 on Outschool:

Great class! My son enjoyed working online and learning each week. Rating 5 /5

HeatherParentOutschool

SURPASSED MY EXPECTATIONS
I always felt challenged yet equally supported by all my professors. Then, I met Dr. Wieland, and she surpassed my expectations even higher for exceptional faculty. I experienced how much passion she puts into her practice! [ . . . ] Dr. Wieland’s dedication, knowledge, and guidance helped me transition from a student who was eager to make a difference in the world to a professional who is prepared to meet the needs of young learners.

CourtneyTeacherPalmyra-Macedon, NY

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

Truly Fabulous Teacher
Ms Karen is simply amazing. My son took classes with her in group setting and one on one classes as well. She kept him engaged with both settings. She is very knowledgeable and truly a fabulous teacher that knows how to teach.

ArshiaParent

The teacher followed the lead of the students
Review 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

Strengthened Knowledge
My son really enjoyed his time in this class. He gained so much from Dr. Karen about the root of words and language. It has strengthened his knowledge and application of words into his daily work.

DParent

GREAT PERSONAL TOUCH
Karen is very personable and made my daughter feel right at home. Her evaluation of the session was helpful and encouraging. Wonderful experience! – Kelsey, parent (on WyzAnt)

KelseyParentWyzant

Great Experience!
We’ve had almost two years of Latin with Dr. Karen and its been a wonderful time. The kids learned a lot, and it was a great experience!

David M.Outschool Parent

Upbeat and engaging
Review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 2 on Outschool:

Great experience – Dr Karen is really upbeat and engaging. Rating: 5/5

TanOutschool parent

This is an absolutely outstanding course

Review of Vocabulary Building with Latin & Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 1 on Outschool: This is an absolutely outstanding course. My learners got so much out of the word study, and I can tell their reading has improved as well. High recommended! Rating: 5 / 5

Sarah C.Outschool Parent

My son's reading skills, vocabulary, and love for words have grown so much
Public 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 CONFIDENT
Karen 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

Fantastic World of Words
Can’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

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

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

DILIGENT, PREPARED, EXTREMELY HELPFUL
Karen 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

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