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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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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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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Blog
I share my thoughts on teaching literacy, my growing love of Latin, and my fascination with the English language.
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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.
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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Diagnostic Literacy Assessment & Evaluation
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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…
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
Really Enjoys LearningMy daughter really enjoys learning Latin and loves Dr. Karen.
Kylie B.Outschool Parent
Dr. Wieland is very interactive
My 10 yo is super interested in biology and herpetology so this course was great to support his understanding of all the scientific literature he reads. Dr. Wieland is very interactive with the students and while my learner drags his feet to class, he always comes out mentioning how much he enjoyed the lesson. We are definitely interested in taking the next level. Rating 5/5
AbigailOutschool parent
SURPASSED MY EXPECTATIONSI 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
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
VERY PROFESSIONAL, WELCOMING, UNDERSTANDINGBoth of my girls were adopted at a young age and were behind in their reading comprehension and math skills. Karen was very professional yet welcoming and understanding of the girls. Her interaction with my girls upon arriving for class were wonderful. My one daughter is very shy, yet warmed up to Karen very quickly. They both look forward to going each week. I feel very confident leaving them in her hands. I can see that Dr. Wieland enjoys what she does on a daily basis.
CynthiaParentOlean, NY
My son enjoyed learningPublic 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
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
Incredibly Dedicated to her StudentsDr. Karen is incredibly dedicated to her students and always well-prepared with activities, lessons, and games to reinforce content. She has an interested and personable demeanor with kids and strives to get to know them and encourage them as individuals. She is an energetic and fun teacher.
Marcella E.Outschool Parent
Upbeat and engagingReview 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
BEST EDU PROF I'VE HAD AT ANY INSTITUTIONDr. Wieland is by far the best prof I’ve had at Bona and the best Edu prof I’ve [had] at any institution. Her classes are demanding and worthwhile. I learned a lot. Assignments are not easy but will help students understand the course objectives. She is very willing to help students in anyway: office hours, study help, Skyping, even independent study courses.
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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
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
Really Great Over ZoomDr 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
We are absolutely loving the Latin and Greek Roots seriesPublic 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
Brilliant Wilson Reading tutorDr. 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
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
My daughter enjoys classes from this teacherReview of Multisensory Phonics for Word Recognition (Decoding) & Spelling (Encoding)- III on Outschool:
My daughter enjoys classes from this teacher. She can’t wait to start another class with her! Rating 5/5
Amber JOutschool parent
I like how this class is interactivePublic 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
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