TOWNSEND LEARNING CENTER

WHERE A BETTER FUTURE BEGINS

Our Mission

How can we help you?

I'm an Adult Learner

Townsend's tutoring and training programs help adults reach their academic and career goals. We provide holistic learning opportunities specifically designed to help adults with employment barriers as well as those hoping to improve their job skills.

I'm a Case Manager or Counselor

Our unique work adjustment, training, situational assessment, and MOS & A+ Certification programs are specifically designed to ease the transition for people with disabilities, workers with injuries, and veterans returning to the workplace.

I'm a Student or Parent.

Since 1968, Townsend has helped thousands of students improve their learning skills as well as ACT & SAT scores. Students who work with our experienced and knowledgeable staff gain a new level of confidence as they learn how to overcome learning barriers.

ABOUT

Townsend Learning Center has evolved in to a multi-faceted education center specializing in adult education and tutoring for adults with disabilities as well as comprehensive training for those with barriers to employment while also serving children and families looking to advance their educational opportunities.

In our 40+ years in existence, we have grown and changed in so many ways. Throughout our evolution, however, we have always believed that education equals opportunity and continue to maintain our mission to extend opportunities to everyone.

Townsend Learning Center

216-472-8300

1667 East 40th Street, Suite 1B

Cleveland, Ohio 44103

info@learnwithus.com.

OUR TEAM

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SARAH LITTLEFIELD M.Ed.

Sarah Littlefield, M.Ed. is the co-founder and executive director of Townsend Learning Center. Her educational and experiential background was integral to her vision for a learning center for children and adults where each person’s unique gifts are recognized, where their barriers to learning are seen as opportunities to grow, to overcome, and to thrive in lifelong learning settings.

LINDA MALIK, M.Ed.

Linda Malik received her master’s degree in education from Case Western Reserve University and has extensive training and experience in learning disabilities and psycho educational assessment. Her experience includes teaching and assessing middle and high school, public and private school students, developing programs for the learning disabled, training teachers, teaching at the college level, and serving in a staff position in learning assessment at the Cleveland Clinic.

BRIAN HANDKE

Brian Handke has been working with Townsend for three years, but has recently joined us in our center. As head of the SAT/ACT program, Brian uses his Ohio teaching certification to design a program that works. He attended the Ohio State University and also holds degrees in Operations Management and Purchasing.

PATRICIA THOMAS

Patricia Thomas is the face of Townsend. Along with office organization and communication, Pat familiarizes students with the building and policies as well as giving students an overview of the curriculum. As a graduate of our program, Pat is not only an inspiring example for our clients but also offers valuable input as we continue to improve the services we offer.

Van Bray, M.Ed.

Van has over twenty years of experience designing, teaching, and managing effective curriculum and learning environments for adults. His work includes university, adult basic, adult vocational, computer technology, and assistive technology. Van holds an Ohio teaching license, undergraduate degrees in education and engineering, and an M.Ed. in Adult Learning and Development.

Samuel Wagner, M.A.

Sam Wagner holds a Master's degree in English with a focus in professional and technical writing. In addition to creating/editing Townsend's written materials, Sam also works with case managers to ensure a smooth transition to work adjustment for new clients. Since joining Townsend in 2014, Sam's responsibilities have grown to include roles in the accounting and human resources departments, as well as providing instruction in the classroom.

Christina Higgins

Christina Higgins decided to be a teacher when she was in the 4th grade. Today, one of her favorite possessions in life is her library card. She earned a BS in Secondary Education and studied Criminal Justice. Her experience includes adult new readers, elementary school students, English Language Learners, the incarcerated, college prep and career training students. Career highlights include designing kits for corporate and volunteer groups to use in after school reading programs, creating an anthology of short stories for at risk students, and becoming a certified PhonoGraphix Reading Trainer.

Vocational Rehabilitation

MOS or A+ Certification Prep

In partnership with Cuyahoga Community College, we are offering MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) and CompTIA A+ Certification training. These certifications add strength to your clients' resumes and increase their return to work aptitude.

The program starts with seven weeks at Townsend and concludes with five weeks at Tri-C's Advanced Training Technology Center. At Townsend, students will gain skills in the most recent versions of Word, Excel and PowerPoint as well as soft skills needed in a modern office environment. At Tri-C, they will be prepared to pass the exams for their certification. Referrals will progress through both Townsend and Tri-C as a supportive learning community scaffolded throughout by Townsend's professional staff.

Also, we offer help determining if a referral is a good candidate for the program through our situational assessment.

Work Adjustment

Specifically designed to ease the transition for people with disabilities, workers with injuries, and veterans returning to the workplace, our innovative immersion approach to learning allows us to offer more.

• An open environment allows students to work individually or collaboratively.

• Communication skills, teamwork, problem solving, time management, organization, and self-motivation are built in to the program.

• Proficiency in MS Office through carefully designed "hands-on" tasks.

• A nurturing and safe learning environment designed to address the whole person.

Job Skills Training

The expansive curriculum offered at our distinctive learning center is more than just computer training. We provide learning opportunities specifically designed to help adults with employment barriers. We understand the intricacies of today’s fast-paced and competitive work environment.

Our training modules address not only computer literacy but also the interpersonal communication and professional development skills critical to successful, long-term employment.

Situational Assessment

The Situational Assessment is a two to three week placement in the same simulated office environment where we offer work adjustment and training. During this period, we are able to evaluate a referral’s aptitude for learning clerical and computer skills as well as their physical adjustment to an office setting. Our assessment includes CAPS and COPs to help find the best placement for our clients.

Academic Tutoring

Since 1969, Townsend Learning Center has helped thousands of school-aged students improve their grades and learning skills. Students who work with our experienced and knowledgeable staff gain a new level of confidence as they learn how to overcome learning barriers. Whether it’s a jump start on a new subject, help with a learning disability, or simply learning study skills, Townsend Learning Centers can meet your client's needs.

Academic Success

Academic Tutoring

Why Townsend? Since 1969, Townsend Learning Center has helped thousands of school-aged students improve their grades and learning skills. Students who work with our experienced and knowledgeable staff gain a new level of confidence as they learn how to overcome learning barriers. Parents navigating an ever more complicated school system, whether public or private, consult our professionals for help in approaching teachers, supporting studying at home, assessing learning skills, and advocating for special help in school. Families participating in home schooling come to Townsend for help in assessing and measuring progress in their children's learning, in both individual tutoring for specific subjects and general support in reading, writing, math, and study skills.

Whether it’s a jump start on a new subject over the summer break, help with a learning disability, or simply learning study skills, Townsend Learning Centers can meet your needs.

ACT/SAT Test Prep

Nowhere is our motto of Learning to Learn more relevant than in the world of standardized testing. Learning the format, design, and style of a test is just as important as knowing the content, so our SAT/ACT philosophy is to enable students to think like the test-makers. This unique approach allows Townsend students to spot wrong answers, avoid traps, and use simple logic to maximize their scores. Townsend also understands how important confidence is to test-taking, and strives to give students the advantage of going into test day knowing they are prepared. These methods, as well as reviews of the most essential concepts on the test, give Townsend students the skills necessary to succeed! With former Townsend students scattered throughout the Ivy League, Johns Hopkins, Georgetown, Vanderbilt, and many other premier colleges and universities, we offer a proven track record of achievement. In this increasingly competitive collegiate landscape, let Townsend help you meet your academic goals and test your best!

Adult Learning

Academic Tutoring

Since 1969, Townsend Learning Center has helped thousands of school-aged students improve their grades and learning skills. Students who work with our experienced and knowledgeable staff gain a new level of confidence as they learn how to overcome learning barriers. Whether it’s a jump start on a new subject over the summer break, help with a learning disability or simply learning study skills, Townsend Learning Centers can meet your needs.

Job Skills Training

The expansive curriculum offered at our distinctive learning center is more than just computer training. We provide holistic learning opportunities specifically designed to help adults with employment barriers. We understand the intricacies of today’s fast-paced and competitive work environment.

Our training modules address not only computer literacy but also the interpersonal communication and professional development skills critical to successful, long-term employment.

Find us!

Location:

Northeast Ohio

Townsend Learning Center

1667 East 40th Street, Suite 1B

Cleveland, OH 44103

216.472.8300

Departments:

Work Adjustment, Training and Situational Assessment:

Linda Malik

216.472.8300 ext 105

linda@learnwithus.com

SAT/ACT Test Prep

Brian Handke

brian.handke@learnwithus.com

216-472-8300 ext 139