Jane Wyckoff Kingshott
Owner & Success Maker
English Tutoring, College Essay Coaching, and SAT English Prep
Help your student move past “I don’t know how to start.”
A blank document. Another approaching deadline. A conversation about writing and homework that ends in frustration. Help!
Your student may need someone who can help them understand the assignment, organize their thinking, and take the next step.
Plain Jane Tutoring, Editing, and Consulting provides personalized English tutoring, college and scholarship essay coaching, and SAT Reading and Writing preparation.
I bring 30+ years of full-time high school teaching experience and a thoughtful approach to writing and learning that helps students develop their own ideas, their authentic writing voice, and their confidence.
Hey, Parents! I get it, I've been there.
I am not only an educator! I am also a mom of teens who understands how difficult it can be to get through homework, college applications, and scholarship essays.
Relieving homework and college app stress in the house is one of my main reasons for starting this business. I have lived through all of it in my own home, realizing that Mom might not be the only support kids need. Students react differently to a tutor who connects with and encourages them to start and finish their work. Stop fighting with your teen! Let me help! :-)
I have always loved connecting with students and helping them develop into the people they are becoming. Teaching teenagers means supporting them during moments when they are learning to think independently, communicate clearly, and prepare for adulthood. Plain Jane allows me to continue that work through personalized support.
Plain Jane Services
High School and College English Writing: Essays, Reports, Stories
Those demanding English teachers!
Here's your POV: a Freshman looking to analyze the puzzle of Poe's syntax; a Junior who needs to analyze an author's rhetorical moves; a college student looking to survive the weekly assigned papers...
I will help you finish and polish your work while building your personal voice.
College Entrance Essays
What in the world is a personal statement? Can't they just watch your TikToks and get your vibe? Um, no, sorry. You need to get after it, from tackling the Common App choices to owning the elusive 250-word short answers.
I will help you develop your authentic story to showcase your best self and get that acceptance letter.
SAT Reading & Writing Prep
The English portion of the SAT can be quite tricky until you've taken the fear out of it. Own this test through repeated skill practice, while reasoning your way to the correct answer.
I will help you understand the question prompts, examine the options, & apply grammar & analytic skills.
How can Plain Jane help?
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Support for your student and less stress for your family
You want to help your child succeed, but sometimes being the parent, the deadline reminder, and the writing coach creates a stressful situation, even with the best of kids!
Let me help lift that family stress.
I meet the students where they are.
I offer strategies from several years of experience working with adolescents from all academic levels; I ask useful questions, explain unfamiliar concepts, and help turn an overwhelming task into manageable steps.
The student does the thinking and writing, while I provide guidance to help them move forward.
CLIENTS SAY...
"When my son and daughter prepared their college application essays, I knew exactly who to consult for editing assistance. Jane's quick and effective feedback helped them to confidently articulate their thoughts, refine their writing, and improve their overall essay quality. I highly recommend Jane for her teaching expertise, smart guidance, and caring attitude toward students."
-- Molly V., parent Ada, MI
"Ms. Wyckoff-Kingshott is highly educated on concepts necessary to quality essay writing. She understands prompts and their expectations well. As an English teacher, she also excels at revising a student’s information into a proper application essay, utilizing correct grammar, formatting, and creativity. She has helped countless students with college essays over the years, so she understands college admissions expectations, like the importance of showing the student’s voice and background."
Kathryn K., student Sparta MI
"Jane was just who my daughter needed when she was applying to grad school. Tensions were high and she was too stressed out to just hit submit. Jane helped her rework her essay to include more of her personality, which made her confident in her applications. She was accepted into three PT schools and is on her way to earning her next degree!"
Beth E., parent Naperville, IL
