By: AK Infinite

Educators today juggle far more than lesson delivery. Between planning, grading, parent communication, and administrative reporting, many teachers spend as much time on paperwork as they do on actual teaching. That imbalance has led to growing interest in how artificial intelligence can step in—not to replace educators, but to serve as a trusted assistant.

Swoon Learning, a company reimagining tutoring and academic coaching, has taken a significant step in this direction with Swoon Assist™, part of its all-in-one platform, Swoon Front Office™. The AI-powered tool captures lectures and interactions in real time, transcribes key moments, and automatically creates summaries and action steps. For many teachers, tutors, and coaches, this could potentially mean less time spent on administrative busywork and more energy devoted to their students.

AI as a Teaching Partner, Not a Replacement

Conversations around AI in education often spark concern about replacing human connection with technology. Swoon Learning’s founders, Carla Bayot and Cory Borman, are quick to emphasize that Swoon Assist™ was built to do the opposite.

“At Swoon, we believe the human element is irreplaceable,” says Bayot. “The role of AI is not to replace teachers but to empower them—taking on the repetitive, behind-the-scenes work so educators can spend more time inspiring and motivating students.”

Swoon Assist™ functions like a teaching partner, sitting quietly in the background of a lesson and capturing the details that often get lost once class ends. Whether it’s noting student progress, identifying key discussion points, or recording assignments, the AI ensures teachers are provided with a reliable record to refer back to—without necessarily adding more time to their workload.

Streamlining the Classroom Workflow

For teachers, one of the most frustrating realities is the overwhelming amount of administrative work that awaits them after lessons. Summarizing what was covered, planning next steps, and sending updates to students and families can easily double the workload of a single session.
With Swoon Assist™, much of that process could potentially become automated. The AI:

• Transcribes lessons in real time, ensuring accuracy and capturing both instruction and student interactions.
• Summarizes key points, highlighting what was achieved and what needs reinforcement.
• Lays out actionable next steps, giving teachers and students a potential roadmap for progress.

This workflow not only saves time but could also improve transparency. Families can see precisely what was covered in class, what assignments were given, and how their student is progressing—all without relying on fragmented emails or rushed teacher notes.

The impact of Swoon Assist™ may extend beyond convenience. By reducing the administrative burden, teachers gain more capacity to focus on instructional quality, student engagement, and personalized support.

For students, the benefits could be just as tangible. Clearer feedback loops mean they know exactly where they stand and what they need to work on next. For parents, visibility into lessons helps them better support learning at home.

The AI assistant also creates continuity across sessions. Instead of teachers trying to recall the last lesson from memory or scattered notes, they can pick up precisely where they left off, ensuring a smoother learning progression.

Built for Every Educator

Like the broader Swoon Front Office™ platform, Swoon Assist™ is designed with flexibility in mind. It scales from individual tutors and coaches to small teams and even private schools with multiple instructors. Its intuitive design makes it approachable, even for educators who aren’t tech-savvy.

Equally important, the platform is built to meet the highest standards of privacy and security, ensuring full compliance with all relevant data protection and accessibility regulations. In an era where digital tools are under increasing scrutiny, that commitment provides both educators and families with confidence.

The People Behind the Platform

Carla Bayot and Cory Borman bring complementary expertise to Swoon Learning’s mission. Bayot’s background spans math tutoring, hardware design for companies like Apple and NASA, and years of experience managing virtual classrooms. Her focus has always been on creating engaging, human-centered learning experiences.

Borman, meanwhile, brings a blend of software, design, and behavioral science.Having shipped numerous educational products at Pearson and started a business serving children on the autism spectrum, he has extensive experience designing solutions for diverse learners. His personal experience with ADD further shapes his passion for tools that support neurodivergent students and teachers alike.

Together, their vision is clear: technology should simplify, not complicate education.
As student needs become more complex and teacher workloads continue to rise, tools like Swoon Assist™ are less about innovation for its own sake and more about survival. The demand for personalized learning is higher than ever, and without support, educators could risk burnout.

Swoon Assist™ offers a glimpse of what the future might look like when AI is applied thoughtfully—supporting teachers instead of replacing them, amplifying human connection instead of diluting it. Handling the behind-the-scenes work may give educators the bandwidth to do what they do best: teach, connect, and inspire.