Assistant Professor, Korea University
Ahram Lee
Professor Ahram Lee is currently affiliated with the Graduate School of Education at Korea University, specializing in Counseling Psychology Education, where she is dedicated to training psychological counselors and school counseling teachers.
She has over 10 years of experience providing psychological counseling and coaching for adolescents, university students, and adults. She is also a certified supervisor, holding Level 1 Certified Counseling Psychologist accreditation from the Korean Counseling Psychological Association and Level 1 Certified Professional Counselor accreditation from the Korean Counseling Association.
Practice Areas
Education and Career
[Education]
· Ph.D. in Counseling, Department of Education, Korea University
· M.A. in Counseling Psychology, Ed.M. in School Counseling, Teachers College, Columbia University
· Master of Laws (LL.M.), Department of Law, Korea University
· Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Department of Law, Korea University
[Career]
· Current Outside Director, Bonne Clef
· Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Education, Korea University (Sep. 2023 – Present)
· Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Sejong University (Sep. 2020 – Aug. 2023)
· Research Professor, Center for Teaching and Learning, Korea University (Sep. 2018 – Aug. 2020)
· Deputy Chair, Academic Committee, Korean Counseling Psychological Association (2025)
· Deputy Chair, Disciplinary and Ethics Committee, Korean Counseling Psychological Association (2024)
· Chair, Academic Ethics Committee, Korean Counseling Psychological Association (2023)
· Director of General Affairs, Korean Counseling Psychological Association (2021)
Achievements
[Research]
· Lee, A. (2024). Exploring the Gatekeeping Process Performed by Counseling Supervisors. The Korean Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy, 36(2), 373–403.
· Lee, A., Lee, J. Y., & Jung, E. (2023). University students’ experience of online space while engaging in synchronous learning via videoconferencing amidst the pandemic. Frontiers in Psychology, 14, 1083754.
· Park, J. S., Lee, A., & Park, S. W. (2022). Longitudinal interrelationships between perceived teacher enthusiasm, teacher–student relationships, achievement pressure, and self-regulation among adolescents. Journal of Learner-Centered Curriculum and Instruction, 22(10), 97–116.
· Park, J. S., Park, S. W., & Lee, A. (2022). Longitudinal interrelationships of multicultural acceptance, achievement motivation, and career decidedness among multicultural adolescents. Journal of Future Youth, 19(1), 95–115.
· Lee, A., & Jung, E. (2022). University students’ career adaptability as a mediator between cognitive emotion regulation and career decision-making self-efficacy. Frontiers in Psychology, 13, 896492.
· Lee, A., Lee, S. J., Lee, J. Y., & Rhee, E. (2022). Text mining analysis of Korean university students’ academic coaching intake session reports. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(10), 6208.
· Lee, A., & Lee, S. J. (2022). Korean university students’ significant learning experiences and associated generic skills: A qualitative essay review. Frontiers in Education, 7, 886375.
· Lee, A., & Lee, S. Y. (2021). A Delphi study on performance criteria for academic coaching. Journal of Learner-Centered Curriculum and Instruction, 21(2), 685–710.
· Lee, A., & Jung, E. (2021). The mediating role of entrepreneurial mindset between intolerance of uncertainty and career adaptability. Sustainability, 13(13), 7099.
[Special Lectures]
· "Empathetic Communication within Organizations" – Korea University AMP for Educational Management (2024)
· "Coaching Techniques for Student Engagement and Growth" – Korea Aerospace University, Eulji University (2023, 2024)
· "Empathetic Teaching: Communicating with Students" – Gwangju Women's University, Suwon University, Korea Aerospace University (2022, 2023)
· "Misconceptions and Truths about MBTI for Understanding Generation Z Students" – Dongyang Mirae University (2023)
· "Cognitive Approaches in Academic Coaching" and "Theory and Practice of Intake Interviews" – Korea University Center for Teaching and Learning (2022, 2023)
· "Counseling Ethics" – Gachon University Student Counseling Center, Kookmin University Center for Teaching and Learning/Student Counseling Center, among others (2021, 2022)
· "Counseling Records" – Suwon Office of Education Training Program for Professional School Counselors (2020)
[Training Programs]
· Understanding Case Conceptualization and Practice of Case Conceptualization – E-learning modules for school counselors, National Youth Policy Institute (2024)
· Practical lectures on individual and group counseling – Korea University College of Education Teacher Training Institute (2018–2022)
[Supervision]
· Supervisor, Gachon University Student Counseling Center (2021–Present)
· Supervisor, Academic Coaching Program, Korea University Center for Teaching and Learning (2020–2024)
· Supervisor, Academic Coaching Program, Hansei University Center for Teaching and Learning (2024)
· Supervisor, Gwangju–Hanam Education Welfare Center (2022, 2024)