Episode 290 | Austin Parsons | iCatalyze Tutoring | The EdisonOS Podcast

Episode Description

In this episode, Austin Parsons, a professional tutor with a master's degree in chemistry who "fell into tutoring and fell in love with it," shares his philosophy that the worst kind of stress comes from regret—so he front-loads preparation to help students achieve success early rather than face "I only have one more shot" panic. Tutoring 25-30 students weekly, Austin explains why he limits homework to just one hour per week during school year, believing "the best homework plan is the one that a student will actually do," and uses MentorMind to create bite-sized 30-minute test sections instead of overwhelming full-length exams. He reveals his deeply personal approach of sharing his phone number with all students, telling them "text me if you have a question Wednesday, don't wait till next week," and discusses how he worked with an anxious student by starting with proctoring practice tests over Zoom at home, then gradually moving to coffee shops and libraries.