Our Approach

My Learning Springboard (MLS) is a unique, boutique, and diversified Educational Consulting Firm. Under the leadership of Brad Hoffman and Faya Hoffman — a husband-and-wife team and both Board Certified Educational Planners (a specialized type of Educational Consultant) and Learning Specialists — My Learning Springboard (MLS) works with learners of all ages who have diverse learning goals.

Our approach caters to a wide range of students: the first grader with reading difficulties; the fourth grader struggling with mathematical concepts; the seventh grader challenged with organizational and study skills; the overwhelmed high school junior in need of a flexible academic coach; or the highly curious learner wanting to explore coding, creative writing, engineering, chemistry, personal finance, or art. No one student profile or need defines us. By design, we grow with families over time, and we’re able to zig or zag in any direction that may be needed.

Our Mission

Our mission is to help each student reach their full potential by becoming a confident, successful, and lifelong learner. We involve students and parents in the decision-making process from the start, together selecting the best tutor(s) and approach for each family’s needs. Each family works closely with our Founders, Brad Hoffman and Faya Hoffman, throughout their time with My Learning Springboard (MLS) in order to customize their experience, facilitate strategic planning, and ensure success.

Our Practices

Our practices draw from a variety of programs, methodologies, and evidence-based practices so that we can effectively individualize instruction and adjust each child’s program as it gets under way. In our tutoring work with students, we efficiently integrate academic support, enrichment, and organizational and study skills regardless of subject matter. Classroom topics serve as a springboard for furthering conceptual understanding, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. We pride ourselves on serving as a resource for students, parents, and teachers by staying on the cutting-edge of educational and pedagogical research, technology, and news.

As a faculty, we are masters at assessing and individualizing instruction and strategically mapping out and implementing school planning efforts and instructional programs. Our consultation often includes collaboration with school faculty, private clinicians, or any other professional involved with supporting a student or family.

Our Beliefs About Teaching And Learning

Students	Teachers
Can learn.	Are responsible for creating a relaxed, engaging, and safe learning environment where students can take risks.
Can learn to be smart.	Are responsible for partnering with parents and other professionals to achieve success for every student.
Can succeed.	Should inform their methodologies with scholarly research and best practices about child development, pedagogy, and subject matter expertise.
Can reach mastery through effective effort, structured practice, and the application of targeted strategies.	Maintain high expectations for all students.
Benefit when tutors, parents, students, schools, and related professionals work together.	Build background knowledge and create meaningful learning experiences.
Benefit from enrichment teaching and mentorship that cultivates their special talents and gifts and offers experiential learning opportunities.	Differentiate and deliver developmentally appropriate instruction to meet the needs of each student.
Are vital participants in the instructional design process. They must assume ownership and accountability for their own learning and success.	Match strategies to individual students and the task at hand.