Experienced German Language and World Literature Professor

Kate G.

Welcome! I’m Kate, and I’ve been tutoring and teaching language and literature for over 15 years in college classrooms, at language camps, in small groups, and one-on-one. My undergraduate degree is in Political Science and International Relations; my masters and my doctorate are in German Language and Literature from Colorado State and from Penn State, respectively. My doctoral work investigates creative writing in German as a second language to process and heal from trauma.

Language learning requires trust, patience, and an element of fun! Part of the learning process is making mistakes, lots of them, and a safe and fun environment is the best place to begin. I excel at creating a safe and welcoming environment for you to practice, to learn, and to express yourself, whether that be learning a language or discussing literature.

I have taught at Colorado State, Penn State, the Middlebury Summer Language Camp, Holy Cross, Clark University, WPI and URI. I have taught and tutored students as young as 6 through retirees, both in-person and online.

I’m looking forward to working with you! Please do reach out with any additional questions! Perhaps you’d like to work your way through Rilke’s Elegies or Goethe’s Faust? Maybe you’d like to prepare for a placement in Germany by reading the paper and discussing the news! I’d love to tailor a course of study to your interests!