KRISTIN MURRAY
Decatur,IL
Summary
Board Certified Behavior Analyst who combines clinical precision with genuine care for each client. Skilled at teaching ABA concepts to staff and teams in a way that feels intuitive, purposeful, and sustainable. Known for creating joyful and functional learning environments where clients gain real communication, daily living, and self-advocacy skills. Committed to ethical practice, family/caregiver collaboration, and helping clients be heard, healthy, and confident across settings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Lighthouse Autism Center
Decatur, Illinois
09.2024 - Current
- Conduct assessments to evaluate client progress and adjust treatment strategies.
- Develop individualized behavior intervention plans and skill acquisition programs for clients.
- Analyze data trends to inform clinical decisions and improve client outcomes.
- Manage team of Registered Behavior Technicians, ensuring compliance with procedural and ethical guidelines.
- Review relevant literature pertaining to new developments in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis on an ongoing basis.
Jr. Program Manager
Lighthouse Autism Center
Decatur, Illinois
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Oversaw caseload of children with autism by developing behavior intervention plans, conducting assessments, and executing skill acquisition programs under supervision of Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
Registered Behavior Technician
Lighthouse Autism Center
Decatur, Illinois
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Utilized applied behavior analysis techniques to implement behavior plans.
- Conducted one-on-one therapy sessions to enhance communication and social skills.
Adult Recreation Director
Decatur Park District
Decatur, Illinois
05.2023 - Current
- Launched a program to teach dance to adults with special needs, offering choreography and weekly classes to participants for the 2023 season.
- Launched play for adults with special needs, adapting script and directing production while instructing participants and overseeing volunteers.
Student Intervention Support Coordinator
Decatur Public Schools
Decatur, Illinois
01.2021 - 07.2023
- Collaborate with staff at 5 district K-8 schools to provide prevention and intervention behavior plans for at-risk students.
- Consult with and advise administrators regarding student eligibility for alternative educational placements.
- Collect and maintain data records for the evaluation and assessment of student behavior.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Decatur Public Schools
Decatur, Illinois
01.2012 - 01.2021
- Initiated creative behavioral and academic intervention strategies.
- Designed and created virtual field trip curriculum including self-teaching of editing software.
- Collaborated with special education teams to enhance classroom strategies.
Live-In Residential Supervisor
Virtue House
Decatur, USA
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Supervised residents during evening and overnight hours
- Developed and taught life skills intervention programs
- Co-authored United Way grant proposals which secured funds for the newly endorsed agency
Education
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05-2024
Bachelor of Social Work -
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL01-2024
Skills
- Behavior assessment
- Behavior intervention
- Data analysis
- Treatment planning
- Team supervision and training
- Community engagement
Certification
M.A. Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Licensed Behavior Analyst - State of Illinois
Licensed Behavior Analyst - State of Illinois
Timeline
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Lighthouse Autism Center
09.2024 - Current
Jr. Program Manager
Lighthouse Autism Center
01.2024 - 09.2024
Registered Behavior Technician
Lighthouse Autism Center
07.2023 - 01.2024
Adult Recreation Director
Decatur Park District
05.2023 - Current
Student Intervention Support Coordinator
Decatur Public Schools
01.2021 - 07.2023
Special Education Paraprofessional
Decatur Public Schools
01.2012 - 01.2021
Live-In Residential Supervisor
Virtue House
01.2011 - 01.2012
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Social Work -
Olivet Nazarene University