Nikole Maxie
HOUSTON,TX
Summary
Experienced administrative and program support specialist with more than 20 years of experience supporting early childhood education programs, school systems, and nonprofit organizations. Strong background in coordination, compliance, documentation, data systems, and cross-functional support. Extensive knowledge of child care licensing requirements, Head Start Performance Standards, and NAEYC standards, with a proven ability to support quality improvement and efficient program operations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Coordinator II
United Way of Houston
02.2022 - Current
- Provide administrative support to a team of five staff members and United Way donors.
- Coordinate department logistics, including scheduling and organizing meetings, events, and activities.
- Process and report individual donations totaling up to $15,000 daily with exceptional accuracy.
- Maintain departmental records, perform data entry, and generate reports to support fundraising efforts.
- Act as a liaison for donors, ensuring timely responses and high-quality relationship management.
- Manage and update data in Salesforce,RENXT, Domo, and support reporting and data accuracy.
Adaptive Behavior Assistant
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
06.2013 - 02.2022
- Supported individualized education plans through behavior intervention strategies.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement classroom management techniques tailored to student needs.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis for monitoring student progress and behavioral outcomes.
- Developed positive relationships with students to foster a supportive learning environment.
Center Director
La Petite Academy
06.2007 - 05.2013
- Directed daily operations to ensure high-quality early childhood education and care.
- Implemented curriculum enhancements to foster children's social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Managed staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluations to build a cohesive team.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with families through regular communication and engagement initiatives.
- Directed daily operations of a licensed early childhood education center.
- Ensured compliance with Texas Child Care Licensing regulations and NAEYC standards.
- Managed enrollment, staffing ratios, scheduling, inspections, and audits.
Early Childhood Educator/Lead Pre-K Teacher
AVANCE Head Start
01.2000 - 04.2007
- Supported program operations aligned with Head Start Performance Standards, NAEYC standards and child care licensing requirements.
- Maintained child assessments, developmental screenings, lesson plans, and compliance documentation.
- Partnered with families to support school readiness, attendance, and engagement goals.
- Assisted with program monitoring, audits, and continuous quality improvement activities.
Education
Certificate - Early Childhood Education Director's Certificate
Lone Star College
Houston, TXBachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies/Minor Humanities & Math
Houston Christian University
Houston, TX07-2026
Timeline
Administrative Coordinator II
United Way of Houston
02.2022 - Current
Adaptive Behavior Assistant
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
06.2013 - 02.2022
Center Director
La Petite Academy
06.2007 - 05.2013
Early Childhood Educator/Lead Pre-K Teacher
AVANCE Head Start
01.2000 - 04.2007
Certificate - Early Childhood Education Director's Certificate
Lone Star College
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies/Minor Humanities & Math
Houston Christian University