MIKE FIFE
Winooski
Summary
I am a mediator and facilitator with experience in group facilitation, credit counseling and supporting youth and families in crisis. As the owner of Vermont Mediation and Facilitation I offer mediation, one on one coaching and group training to help clients build skills around conflict resolution and find durable solutions to current conflicts.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Maple Run School District
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Collaborate with 5/6 classroom teacher to create a safe learning environment for all students by using Restorative Practices
- Work with students and families to find success and build skills in an alternative setting with the goal of returning to mainstream learning environments
- Work with students to deescalate both physical and verbal behaviors that arise
- Conduct Hazing, Bully and Harassment Investigations
DEI Coach
Champlain Valley School District
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Work with students, staff, faculty and administration to assess and enhance educational systems, with the goal of promoting more equitable disciplinary and teaching practices/outcomes.
- Facilitate restorative conversations with staff, students, faculty and administrators as needed in order to help create and preserve inclusive spaces for all parties.
- In collaboration with the larger DEI Team, collect data and feedback to create mission and vision statements as well as policies for DEI within CVSD.
Program Manager
Spectrum Youth and Family Services
08.2019 - 04.2022
- Manage multiple programs (PSSYF, YDP and BARJ) working with youth and families in crisis to help them find stability and access programs and resources that will support them in the future
- Ensure accurate data is collected and used for program improvement as well as creation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports for grant compliance.
- Provide both individual and group supervision on a weekly basis to program employees.
- Liaise with state and local DCF offices to provide program updates and determine best practices for collaboration between organizations.
Family Self Sufficiency Coordinator
Burlington Housing Authority
08.2016 - 01.2019
- Coach and counsel 55 + clients in the creation and implementation of 5 year plans that outline personal goals related to financial stability, education, employment and housing
- Track and conduct quality assurance checks on program data used for measuring program outcomes and creation of annual report
- Work collaboratively to assess, develop and improve and procedures and guiding documents
LEAD Financial Sophistication Coordinator
Champlain College
10.2010 - 10.2013
- Develop, outline and implement financial literacy programs and curriculum for Champlain undergraduates through workshop/event series.
- Build community partnerships through outreach and grant writing, resulting in volunteers and funding for workshops/events.
- Use programmatic data as well as data from pre/post tests to present program success through published articles, conference presentations, and both local and national media sources.
Credit Counselor
Consumer Credit Counseling of NH and VT
10.2007 - 08.2010
- Worked with individuals and families to review budget, assets and debts in order to create a stable financial plan and resolve debts
- Provided pre and post bankruptcy counseling services for clients going through the bankruptcy process
- Assisted clients with foreclosure mediation including providing expertise in the newly formed HAMP program.
Education
BS - Economics, Spanish
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT06-2005
Masters Degree - Mediation and Conflict Studies
Champlain College - Woodbury Institute
Burlington, VT06-2016
Skills
- Individual Coaching
- Mediation
- Crisis Intervention
- Training Development and Presentation
Interests
Mentor through King Street Youth Center, 2006 - 2020
Chairman of Mentor Advisory Board, King Street Youth Center, 2012 - 2017
Coach, CVU Ultimate Frisbee, 2016 - Present
Timeline
School Counselor
Maple Run School District
07.2024 - 06.2025
DEI Coach
Champlain Valley School District
07.2022 - 06.2024
Program Manager
Spectrum Youth and Family Services
08.2019 - 04.2022
Family Self Sufficiency Coordinator
Burlington Housing Authority
08.2016 - 01.2019
LEAD Financial Sophistication Coordinator
Champlain College
10.2010 - 10.2013
Credit Counselor
Consumer Credit Counseling of NH and VT
10.2007 - 08.2010
Masters Degree - Mediation and Conflict Studies
Champlain College - Woodbury Institute
BS - Economics, Spanish
University of Vermont