Amasa Monroe has advanced licensure as a K-12 school counselor in North Carolina. He has a Master's degree in School Counseling from UNC-Chapel Hill and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. He has over 10 years of experience working with youth, including as an intern at Cedar Ridge High School where he provided counseling, developed curriculum, and collaborated with staff.
Amasa Monroe has advanced licensure as a K-12 school counselor in North Carolina. He has a Master's degree in School Counseling from UNC-Chapel Hill and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. He has over 10 years of experience working with youth, including as an intern at Cedar Ridge High School where he provided counseling, developed curriculum, and collaborated with staff.
Amasa Monroe has advanced licensure as a K-12 school counselor in North Carolina. He has a Master's degree in School Counseling from UNC-Chapel Hill and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. He has over 10 years of experience working with youth, including as an intern at Cedar Ridge High School where he provided counseling, developed curriculum, and collaborated with staff.
Amasa Monroe has advanced licensure as a K-12 school counselor in North Carolina. He has a Master's degree in School Counseling from UNC-Chapel Hill and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. He has over 10 years of experience working with youth, including as an intern at Cedar Ridge High School where he provided counseling, developed curriculum, and collaborated with staff.
LICENSURE Advanced North Carolina K-12 School Counseling Licensure
August 2015
EDUCATION The University of North Carolina: Chapel Hill Masters of Education: School Counseling
August 2015
Southwest Missouri State University
May 2004
Bachelors of Science: Psychology
SCHOOL COUNSELING EXPERIENCE
Counselor Intern - Cedar Ridge High School Orange County Public Schools, NC
Aug 2014-Jun 2015
Developed and implemented classroom guidance lessons on mental health issues related to adolescents including depression, and signs of suicide Created Youth Engaged in Lifelong Learning (YELL) in partnership with UNC-Chapel Hill to promote academic success and increase future educational aspirations of disadvantaged youth Counseled 9-12th grade students using person-centered, solution focused, strengths based, cognitive behavioral, and reality therapy techniques to address anxiety, self-esteem, academic achievement, and promotion Developed and implemented small group curriculum to foster successful transition for students entering Cedar Ridge High School Co-developed and facilitated identity development group with 6th graders at a local middle school Developed and implemented various small groups: study skills, self-esteem, college and career planning, and time management Participated in planning and implementation of grade specific Advisory lessons Collaborated with teachers, administration, social worker, IEP coordinator, and student support services weekly to develop systemic supports for students including academic, personal/social, and career Conducted responsive services to ensure student safety and reduce stress and strain of personal/social concerns interfering with academic performance
Youth Related Work Experience
First Presbyterian Church, Winston-Salem, NC High School Ministries Intern
2008 2010
Created and implemented weekly programming for both small and large groups Co-led domestic and international mission trips of 50-60 high school students
Life for Youth Camp, Winston-Salem, NC
Unit Counselor, Recruitment Specialist Led youth ages 12 and up through a variety of educational and team building activities Provided counseling support to summer camp counselors/facilitators
2007 2008
Professional Work Experience
Habitat for Humanity, Durham, NC Sales Floor Coordinator
