Grace Vandercoy
Omaha
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated educator with experience at KinderCare Learning Centers, skilled in classroom management and effective communication. Proven ability to design engaging, age-appropriate activities that foster child development and promote a safe, inclusive environment. Committed to building strong relationships with families and colleagues to enhance student success and well-being.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Daycare Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Lincoln
03.2024 - 06.2025
- Designed and implemented age-appropriate activities that supported children’s growth in literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills.
- Communicated daily with parents and families to provide updates on progress, behavior, and milestones.
- Managed classroom routines including meal times, rest periods, and play activities while ensuring all health and safety guidelines were followed.
YMCA Summer Camp Teacher
YMCA
Omaha
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Supervised groups of 10–20 campers while ensuring a safe and positive environment during indoor and outdoor activities.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding camper progress, behavior, and daily updates.
- Fostered a welcoming atmosphere by building strong relationships with campers, encouraging inclusion, and promoting respect.
Elementary Education Teacher
N/A
Lincoln
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Education
Education - Bachlors in Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE05-2027
High School Diploma -
Westside High School
Omaha05-2023
Skills
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Lesson planning
- Effective communication
- Parent engagement
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Age-appropriate activities
- Punctual
- Excellent communication skills
- Interactive lesson plans
- Multitasking and organization
- Strong work ethic
- Classroom organization
- Health and safety
- Active listener
Affiliations
- Journalism (Editor and Cheif)
Accomplishments
- Deans list UNL 2024 Fall Semester
- Nebraska State Journalism Runner Up
Certification
- CPR certified
- Safe with You certified
Timeline
YMCA Summer Camp Teacher
YMCA
05.2024 - 08.2024
Daycare Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
03.2024 - 06.2025
Elementary Education Teacher
N/A
Education - Bachlors in Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
High School Diploma -
Westside High School