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Leslie Dianne Carmel-Porras

Leslie Dianne Carmel-Porras

Mauldin

Summary

Accomplished professional devoted to students' needs. Focused on helping students manage and overcome personal, social, and behavioral problems that negatively impact their well-being or academic success. Goes above and beyond every year to enhance student experiences and help each student reach their full potential.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Counseling Intern

Greenville County School District
Greenville
08.2025 - Current
  • Assisted students in identifying academic and personal challenges.
  • Participated in school events to promote mental health awareness.
  • Researched resources for students seeking additional support services.
  • Supported the implementation of 504 Plans and IEPs as needed.
  • Assisted students with academic and personal counseling needs.
  • Participated in parent-student-counselor conferences to discuss student progress.
  • Implemented evidence-based interventions designed to improve student outcomes.
  • Counseled students regarding a variety of social, educational, and interpersonal issues.
  • Maintained confidential student records and documentation accurately.

Co-Owner and Manager of Operations and Training

Allstate Porras Agency
Mauldin
01.2013 - Current
  • Organize and conduct training seminars for complex computer platforms.
  • Created effective value-based sales and customer service scripts to enhance team performance.
  • Assess sales and support staff productivity to identify ongoing training needs.
  • Spearhead local sales campaigns through partnerships with community organizations, schools, and local businesses.
  • Evaluate sales strategies, implementing solutions to address performance challenges.
  • Recruit and hired sales and support staff, optimizing team composition.
  • Facilitate weekly staff meetings as chairperson to encourage open communication.

Secondary Social Studies Teacher

Greenville County
Greenville
01.2006 - Current
  • Develop engaging lesson plans covering diverse social studies topics.
  • Develop and implement an enriching social-emotional class lesson.
  • Facilitate classroom discussions to promote critical thinking skills among students.
  • Implement assessment strategies to evaluate understanding and progress in student learning.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to ensure curriculum alignment with state standards.
  • Organize educational field trips to enhance cultural awareness and engagement.
  • Provide targeted support for students requiring additional assistance and individualized instruction.
  • Maintain accurate records of attendance and grades to track student performance.

Education

Master’s of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Midwestern State University
Texas
08-2026

Master's in Education

University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
01.1995

Bilingual Spanish Emersion Program -

Tecun Uman Spanish School
Antigua, Guatemala
01.1992

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
01.1991

Skills

  • Academic counseling
  • Evidence-based interventions
  • Collaboration with parents
  • Suicide prevention
  • Career exploration
  • College preparation
  • Multicultural competence
  • Empathy development
  • Student advocacy
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Student counseling

Certification

  • National Board Certified Teacher, Adolescence/Young Adult, Social Studies, 2004-present
  • South Carolina High School Teaching License, 2006-present
  • South Carolina P and C, Health and Life Insurance Producer License SC 646780, NAIC 16667091

Affiliations

United Way of Greenville, SC, Palmetto Society and Women’s Leadership Council Member, 2007 to present

Memberships

  • American School School Counselor Association
  • American Counseling Association

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

School Counseling Intern

Greenville County School District
08.2025 - Current

Co-Owner and Manager of Operations and Training

Allstate Porras Agency
01.2013 - Current

Secondary Social Studies Teacher

Greenville County
01.2006 - Current

Master’s of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Midwestern State University

Master's in Education

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Bilingual Spanish Emersion Program -

Tecun Uman Spanish School

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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