Melissa Schiefelbein
Melissa Schiefelbein is a highly experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst whose career spans clinical consultancy, behavior analysis, and early childhood education. Below is a summary of her professional journey and expertise:
Clinical Expertise & Assistive Technology:
At AngelSense, Melissa serves as the Lead Clinician and spearheaded the development of AngelSense Learning—a virtual training platform designed to empower parents and providers with advanced skill-building techniques.
Entrepreneurial Leadership:
As the Founder and CEO of Bloom Health LLC, she created tailored resources and training programs to support parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Behavior Analysis Practice:
Her roles at the Finnegan Family Autism Center and Comprehensive Early Autism Services involved conducting assessments, crafting intervention plans, and training both Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and BCBA supervisees.
Early Career in ABA:
Starting as a Registered Behavior Technician, Melissa provided ABA therapy and mentored other technicians, laying a strong foundation in behavior analysis.
Educational Background:
Master’s in Applied Behavioral Analysis from the University of Cincinnati
Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from Michigan State University
Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education and Language Arts from Eastern Michigan University
Global Educational Experience:
Her background in early childhood education includes teaching and developing curricula in South Korea, showcasing her diverse international experience.
This multifaceted career demonstrates her commitment to leveraging behavioral science and technology to improve outcomes for individuals with special needs and their families.