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About Us
Cindy Umholtz, Founder
Educator ♦ Algebra Expert ♦ Entrepreneur
Cindy is a highly respected educator and educational consultant with over 25 years
experience tutoring and teaching. She is passionate about helping people accomplish their goals, in education as
well as any aspect of living that may influence personal development. You can contact her directly at
Cindy@TopoftheLineTutors.com
Education
Appalachian
State University, 1984
B.S. Mathematics
Concentration: Secondary Education
Minor: Psychology
Certified
in North Carolina, 1984-1988
Certified in Colorado, 1989 - 1992
Experience
-President and Founder of Top of the Line Tutors, Inc. (2003 -
present)
-Professional Math Tutor (25 years)
Basic Math, Introductory Algebra, Intermediate
Algebra, College Algebra
Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus 1
-Math Instructor, Front Range Community
College, Boulder, CO (10 years)
Basic Math, Introductory Algebra, Intermediate Algebra,
Math Lab Tutor
-Algebra Homeschool Teacher (12 years) - One-on-One & Small Groups
Introductory Algebra, Intermediate Algebra
-High School Math Teacher, Ruthorford High School, Forest City, NC (3
years)
Basic Math, Consumer Math, Introductory Algebra, Intermediate Algebra
Geometry
-Elementary Geometry Teacher, Bixby School, Boulder, CO (2 years)
-Math Tutor Coordinator, Santa Barbara
City College (2 years)
Testimonials
“Cindy is amazing! She cleared up in 10 minutes what I’ve been studying for weeks! Thank you!”
“Cindy is like MAGIC - I got a B on the final after failing all year! Thank you so much!”
“Cindy changed my life! Now I can pursue the degree I really want without fearing math ever again!
Thank you!”
”I understand things very clearly now. She was very nice and pleasant. One
of the best teachers I’ve ever had.”
“I tried
other tutors, and NO ONE explains like Cindy. She’s the BEST! Thank you.”
“Cindy was encouraging
and very helpful toward overcoming a lifelong ‘dislike’ of mathematics. I feel that it will help me work
more effectively through more advanced courses necessary.”
“This woman is incredible. Unequivocally
the most effective teacher I’ve ever run across. This time will be the first in three attempts that I’ve
finished the course of beginning algebra to her credit.”
“Cindy made math easy to understand.
No other math teacher has given me so much support and encouragement.”
“Cindy was encouraging and never
judged me. The first math class I have ever really learned anything in. She is truly a special person.”
“Cindy has the rare ability to approach the subject matter from different angles – if you don’t
understand it one way, she’ll take the time to explain it another. She was encouraging and wonderfully friendly
at all times.”
“She related everyday life to the course and made it a lot more interesting.”
“Cindy’s explanations were very clear. She related math to every day use making it understandable.
Cindy is the best math instructor I’ve ever had.”
“I love that Cindy applies the math to real
life experiences. Cindy is excellent.”
“She has broadened my interest in math.”
“Cindy was very patient and always helpful.”
“Cindy is able to explain her point so that it
is easily understood without much ado. She really knows her subject and knows how to communicate effectively.”
“Cindy was the first person who was able to get me to understand math. Also she was very supportive and
was great at explaining the subject. Cindy is wonderful.”
“Cindy takes a subject that is confusing
for many and makes you feel as though you can succeed. She’s a wonderful teacher.”
“She
really knows how to teach. I understand Math 100% better than I did. She makes Math a lot more enjoyable and more
understanding.”
“Cindy is an excellent teacher. She’s thoughtful and understanding and
her teaching is clear and easy to understand.”
"Cindy worked with me as a tutor in the LINK Program
for most of the past school year. She was effective, professional, efficient, and extremely appealing to her students.
Her effectiveness was evidenced by the change of her student's grade from F to C and then B. Professionalism was
present in her responsibility, her knowledge of her subject, and her interest in her students. Efficiency was clear
in that the grades began to change within a month of her involvemet with her student. The rapport she established with
her student was obvious when she was unable to work with him for several months and then upon return, she was received like
a dear friend. Cindy is a fine person and it was a pleasure to work with her. She cannot be recommended too highly.
~Kathy Phair, Teacher/Liaison, LINK Program
"To Whom It May Concern: Cindy Umholtz was hired to tutor
my son, Hadrian, in Geometry nine weeks into the school year. At that time, he was failing the course. He scheduled
extra time with his teacher, but she failed to help him. Cindy began tutoring Hadrian three times a week, one hour per
session. Hadrian's grades started to improve within a short time and the stress he felt about being in Geometry
class gradually disappeared. By December, Hadrian was only seeing Cindy twice a week and after winter break once a week.
By February, he was tutored only occassionally He ended the semester with the highest grade in his class on the semester
exam. I believe had it not been for Cindy's expertise and encouragement Hadrian would not have achieved the success
he did in this course. Cindy also tutored my daughter in Algebra 1 during December and January. Julie's grade
at that time was a C. She now has an A in the class. I am certain Julie would not be doing this well had Cindy
not worked with her. Both my children's response to Cindy was extremely positive. Unlike their teachers at
school, they felt Cindy was very easy to work with and could explain math concepts in a way they both were able to grasp.
She was cheerful, patient, gave them confidence when they needed it most, and was always there with a smile. I would
highly recommend Cindy in any tutoring or teaching capacity. Sincerely, Linda Black
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