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I share my thoughts on teaching literacy, my growing love of Latin, and my fascination with the English language.
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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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.
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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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…

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

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

Outstanding
Outstanding class. Outstanding teacher.

Lisa C.Outschool Parent

Very engaging class; lots of class participation
Public review of Vocabulary Building with Latin & Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 1 on Outschool:

Just finished the class and my son asked if we can sign up for level 2! Very engaging class, lots of class participation and fun home exercises. We will be signing up for the next course! Rating 5/5

Julie D.Outschool 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

Makes Lessons Relevant
Hi, I’m 10 years old & decided to learn how to read with Dr Karen when I felt ready. Dr Karen is a great fit for me because she is fun, I enjoy talking with her & she makes our lessons relevant to me. I particularly enjoy the spelling dictation.

E.Student

Dr. Karen makes learning vocabulary interesting and fun
Review 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

Brilliant Wilson Reading tutor
Dr. 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

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

Learning Games to Play After Class
My 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

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

Dr. Wieland's etymology for children is fun, brilliant, seemingly effortlessly engaging
Public Review of Vocabulary Building with Roots and Affixes – Prefixes

Outstanding, as all courses from the exceptional Dr. Karen Wieland. This is my third child, following through all available with Dr. Wieland. These courses are an opportunity – deep literacy and love of language for life, my eldest is now starting higher education, and considering a career in law, my second is showing a talent in many areas and is excelling academically. Dr. Wieland is credited not only for their language skills and knowledge of Latin but for their academic drive, we, the parents, are deeply indebted. Dr. Wieland’s etymology for children is fun, brilliant, seemingly effortlessly engaging, with crosswords and fun homework which also teaches independence and learning skills and gives the children an opportunity to exceed the requirements, the atmosphere in the classes is sociable and friendly and learning is a joy. Dr. Wieland is a gifted, exceptional educator, one of the most memorable and the very b… Read more

Irina 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

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

Dr. Wieland is great!

Dr. Wieland is great! She makes class fun and sends material for kids to keep practicing. My son enjoyed the class and was encouraged to speak Latin and not just learn what the words mean. Rating 5/5

ShirleneOutschool parent

EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Very good communications skills that so than an inexperienced vocalist can understand and relate to. Karen has been punctual and has followed through where commitments have been made.

MichaelStudentBerthoud, CO

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

INCREDIBLE STRIDES IN READING SKILLS
In the first grade, my daughter was diagnosed with dyslexia. She struggles with basic reading skills. This past summer, she was given the opportunity to work on a one-on-one basis with Dr. Karen Wieland. They have been using the Wilson Reading system. My daughter has been making incredible strides in her reading skills. This past summer for school, she has read five books with very little assistance.

PatriciaParentBuffalo, NY

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

Always Making Learning Fun
Dr. Karen keeps the class interesting and at a steady pace, always making learning a fun and enjoyable process.

Melinda P.Outschool Parent

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