Torrie Eckerman
Proffesional Portfolio
The Colorado Department of Education defines "Professional" using the following descriptors:
time & work management
career literacy
grit and resilience
work ethic; dependable and reliable
When it comes to professionalism I think it is the most important thing in your everyday job and life. Without professionalism, your workplace and home life are going to be a wreck. To have professionalism you need to be competent and skillful in everything that you do in your workplace.
My Future Plan & Career statement
The medical field is where I will make my future career. My chiropractic and Emt internship has been an exemplary introduction and a chance to be a part of Nau’s medical teachings would be the ideal next step to furthering my knowledge in this field. The path that I want to pursue is the physical therapy world and nau has a great medical program to offer
Resume.pdfResume
Interview Q&A
Where do you work?
Mesa Family Chiropractic
What do you enjoy most about your job?
I enjoy helping people and bettering their daily lives
How long have you worked there?
ten plus years
What's one thing you enjoy least about your job?
Not being able to help everyone that comes in
How do you deal with stress while working?
I try to help guide them with injuries and being hurt and that also helps me not be stressed
How did you choose this career?
I liked the natural way of healing because the body is amazing and can heal itself
Where did you go to college?
I went to college at a small college called Simpson College in Iowa then went to chiropractic school at palmer
What was your major?
I majored in biology and got a minor in chemistry
How important is previous work experience for this career?
In chiropractic, you get experience in school so u are already experienced when you get your degree
Self analysis.pdfWhat I have learned in my internship :
Reflective essay
Internship Overview
Edited Internship Promo Video (Dec 4, 2022 at 6:04 PM)Current Experience & Employment
On weekends and open hours during the week I work as a part-time stocker and cashier at target and a part-time contractor at western hotel in Ouray colorado. Working these two jobs I have learned to deal with people and have learned organizational skills for my everyday life.
Goals I set for myself
Engagement - Engagement at the chiropractor was the use of helping skills and authority to produce an ongoing relationship that has resulted in accomplishments and reached goals.
Patients - Patients in my workplace was a problem before but at the chiropractor I learned to ask questions, wait for answers, and consult with others.
Work Ethic - Work ethic was a large goal for me due to me not wanting to be overlooked or passed on by an employer. I learned to quickly achieve my goals and finish tasks completely.
Soft skills I gained through this internship
Time management
Adaptability
Problem Solving
Creativity
Resiliance
Final presentation
RPReplay_Final1670892950.MP4
Soft skills I focused on
communication
reliance
dedication
teamworking
leadership
professionalism
Montrose Fire Department
New skills that I have achieved
time management
communication
problem-solving
organization and teamwork
new experiences that I encountered
Life-like situations where people are severely hurt and in need of immediate medical attention
The dangers of fire in fields and houses
dangers of vehicles if not taken seriously
Future goals after high school
Logging job during summer
Northern Arizona University
Study of Kinesiology
Transfering to target In Flaggstaff Az
