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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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.
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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.
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…
What Others Are Saying…
Such a descriptive class!Review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 1 on Outschool:
It was such a descriptive class! Rating: 5/5
Such a descriptive class!
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
We are seeing progressPublic review of Multsensory Phonics Level 1 on Outschool:
[My daughter] is really enjoying the class with you and we are seeing progress in her understanding of how to spell. Thank you very much! Rating 5/5
Deb JOutschool parent
My kids both loved this class and both felt like they learned a lot
Review of Vocabulary Building with Latin & Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 1 on Outschool: My kids both loved this class. When I asked them why, they both said independently that they loved Dr. Wieland. She was kind and engaging, and they both felt like they learned a lot.
Rating: 5 / 5
Alicia C.Outschool Parent
Highly Recommended!This is my son’s second year taking Latin courses with Dr. Wieland. She is a fantastic instructor and he really enjoys the classes. They are rigorous yet fun and engaging. I believe he will be well prepared for high school level Latin courses in the future if he chooses to do so. Highly Recommended!
Alli K.Outschool 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.
Anonymous StudentRateMyProfessor.com
My son gained confidence when seeing unfamiliar words
Review of Vocabulary Building with Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes, Level 2: My son is a reluctant reader/language arts student who has gained confidence when seeing unfamiliar words, and learned a lot about how these root words are constructed in English.
Rating: 5 / 5
Evelyn J.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
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
DILIGENT, PREPARED, EXTREMELY HELPFULKaren 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
Encouraging and friendlyPublic 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
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
HIGHLY EFFECTIVE TEACHERDr. Wieland is a highly effective teacher. She has a VERY strong command of the material – her vast repertoire of knowledge is positively astonishing. She inspires and motivates me to be the absolute best educator that I can be. Dr. Wieland’s high expectations and thoughtful instruction has had such a profound impact on my life as a student this semester. This instructor knows what she is talking about. She studies it, is aware of other research being done, sticks to the topic, and she always has time for her students…even though sometimes not herself. She is the best professor I have ever come across and I have been to many colleges. She will give you what you paid for! – Anonymous student feedback
AnonymousGraduate StudentSt. Bonaventure, NY
Karen gave me a rock solid foundation in voice and that experience gave me a love for voice that I carry with me today
If you are fortunate enough to have Karen as a teacher, count yourself as one of the lucky ones. I have been actively pursuing and succeeding in a professional entertainment career for the better of my life and have had many MANY amazing teachers and I count her as one of those amazing teachers and I don’t just mean in voice. Not ONLY does she have the expertise of the voice and how to overcome your personal, unique vocal issues, but her caring teaching style and way of giving you the right information needed at the right time in the right moments make her a great choice for an amazing experience. She gave me a rock solid foundation in voice and that experience gave me a love for voice that I carry with me today. Sadly for me Karen isn’t in NYC because if she were I would still be working with her today as one of the secret weapons in my arsenal to my continued success in this business. Do walk, RUN to a lesson today and see if I’m joking. Believe me, i’m not. 😉 Good luck on… Read more
Stephen CambriaActorHoboken, NJ
SIGNIFICANT PROGRESSWe became aware approximately two years ago that Dr. Wieland was working on level two Wilson Reading and that she was willing to involve my daughter in the work she was doing. Since that time, she has worked with my daughter, first specifically on the Wilson Reading [program], and then branching out to include improving her contextual comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary as well as her reading motivation. While my daughter does not yet read at grade level, she has made significant progress, with the support of Dr. Wieland. She is an Honor Roll student and she is able to keep up with her class, with accommodations.
HeatherParentAllegany, NY
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
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
Always Provides Positive FeedbackOur 9 year old opted to take her reading further & Dr Karen came highly recommended. It can be hard to gauge a child’s progress but if you measured against the tangibles of enjoyment & self-directed readiness to do homework, then Dr Karen’s lessons most definitely get 5 stars from us both. For us, connection is key to growing learning. Dr Karen naturally asked about interests & connected, maintaining interest & focus. Dr Karen’s managed to always find a sincere way to provide positive feedback too. We’d definitely recommend Dr Karen’s word study lessons.
EmmaParent
EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGEVery 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
What a wonderful class! Sad to see it end.Public review of Multisensory Phonics, Level I on Outschool:
What a wonderful class! [My daughter] enjoyed it so much and was sad to see it end. [. . . ] Thanks so much for an awesome experience! You are so great with the children! [My daughter] learned so much! Rating 5/5
Karen U.Outschool parent