Tracie Weatherwax
Browning,MT
Summary
Experienced health educator and home visitor with a strong background in family support, child development assessment, and care coordination. Skilled in relationship building, community outreach, and connecting families with trusted resources.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Educator/Home Visitor
Blackfeet Family Spirit
Browning, Montana
02.2025 - Current
- Provided prenatal, infant, and child health education for Blackfeet families.
- Completed home visits using Family Spirit teaching materials and lesson guides.
- Supported caregivers with breastfeeding, nutrition, and safe sleep guidance.
- Reviewed immunization schedules and preventive care information with Blackfeet community members.
- Documented visit notes and family education topics in program records.
- Coordinated referrals with clinics, social services, and community support programs.
- Built trusting relationships through respectful, culturally grounded communication.
- Adapted health lessons for family needs, language, and learning style.
- Created educational materials including pamphlets, handouts, and videos to increase awareness of health-related topics.
- Attended professional conferences and meetings focused on advancing knowledge about public health issues affecting different communities.
- Enhanced awareness of health resources and worked to connect individuals with programs.
- Collaborated with local organizations to coordinate resources and support for health-related programs in the area.
- Enhanced community health knowledge by actively participating in health fairs and events.
- Boosted community members' health knowledge through participation in health events and fairs.
- Conducted and coordinated health needs assessments and other public health surveys.
- Delivered home visits supporting Blackfeet Family Spirit families with parenting guidance.
- Shared child development education during in-home coaching sessions.
- Supported expecting and new parents with health and wellness resources.
- Referred families to community services and tribal support programs.
- Built respectful relationships with families using culturally aware communication.
- Interviewed clients alone and with families to determine what services would best address needs.
- Identified relevant resources for clients within local area and obtained necessary referrals.
- Processed family enrollments and developed productive relationships with parents in order to strengthen roles.
- Assessed the safety of the home environment for children at risk of abuse or neglect.
- Assisted parents in developing positive relationships with their children through play activities.
- Attended meetings with community partners to discuss best practices for working with clients.
- Maintained accurate records of all assessments, progress notes, service plans and other documents related to client services.
- Conducted home visits to assess family needs and develop individualized goals.
- Encouraged healthy lifestyle choices by educating parents about nutrition, exercise, mental health awareness.
- Participated in regular professional development activities such as trainings and seminars related to social work best practices.
- Established rapport with clients by demonstrating respect for cultural diversity.
- Assisted parents in finding employment opportunities and providing job search assistance.
- Promoted self-sufficiency by helping families identify strengths and weaknesses in order to set achievable goals.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Maintained confidential patient documentation to prevent data compromise and comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with patients by successfully resolving issues and responding promptly to phone inquiries.
- Monitored client progress and updated case files accordingly.
- Coordinated transportation for appointments, errands, and other activities.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Performed data entry of collected information into database systems.
- Managed daily activities to maintain operational efficiency.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Educated parents on child development topics such as nutrition, safety practices, developmental milestones.
- Provided education on parenting skills, conflict resolution, and child development to promote family well-being.
- Carried out assessments of child development at key stages including 9 months, 18, and months and 24-30 months.
- Coached families on infant soothing, diapering, and safe sleep practices.
- Educated parents on infant care basics such as diapering, swaddling, bathing, feeding and soothing.
- Monitored mother's health status including signs of depression or anxiety related to postpartum blues.
- Assisted families with breastfeeding techniques and strategies.
- Offered suggestions on how family dynamics may change once baby arrives into the picture.
0-3 FCE/Parent Involvement Coordinator
Blackfeet Early Childhood Center
Browning, Mt
09.2018 - 06.2022
- Coordinated family engagement activities for Blackfeet Early Childhood Center parents and caregivers.
- Scheduled parent conferences and home visits with early childhood teaching staff.
- Communicated program updates, policies, and classroom needs with families and guardians.
- Supported parent participation in cultural events and school readiness activities.
- Connected parents with community resources, referrals, and support services.
- Facilitated meetings with families to discuss child development and attendance concerns.
- Collaborated with center staff to strengthen parent partnerships and engagement efforts.
- Planned events to enhance parental involvement in schools, fostering stronger community engagement.
- Provided guidance on how parents can support their children's education at home.
- Assisted teachers in developing meaningful ways for parents to participate in the classroom setting.
- Conducted outreach to families in the community, providing information about available resources.
- Facilitated workshops to empower parents with strategies for effective involvement in their children's education.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to parent involvement.
- Analyzed feedback from surveys, interviews, and focus groups to identify areas for improvement in family engagement strategies.
- Developed, implemented and monitored family engagement activities.
- Created and distributed surveys to parents to assess their needs and interests.
- Collaborated with school staff to ensure effective communication between home and school.
- Facilitated meetings between teachers, administrators, and parents to discuss student performance.
- Met with parents about student needs to garner additional support.
- Maintained open, positive and proactive communication between educators and families.
- Tracked and assessed student progress regularly and assisted students and teachers with resolving problems.
- Implemented policies, procedures and programs to carry out educational standards and goals.
- Reviewed and evaluated programs for compliance with state, local and federal regulations.
- Performed data entry into electronic databases for tracking purposes.
- Reviewed and evaluated programs for compliance with state, local and federal regulations.
- Performed data entry into electronic databases for tracking purposes.
Education
Family Spirit Curriculum Training
Family Spirit
Denver, CO06-2025
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Blackfeet Community College
Browning, MT03-2012
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Blackfeet Community College
Browning, MT03-2012
Skills
- Health education and promotion
- Child development assessment
- Care coordination and resource referral
- Program compliance
- Community outreach
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking and goal setting
- Active listening and reliability
- Quality enhancement and adaptability
- Problem-solving
- Objective planning
- Relationship management
- Family health education
- Preventive health education
- Mental promotion
- Adaptability
Certification
- CPR/ AED/ First-Aid
- State of Montana licensed Doula
- The Perinatal & Pediatric Mental Health Symposium
- Perinatal Mental Health Conference
- Full-Spectrum Doula Training
- 2026 Great Beginnings, Great Families
- Training in Safe Sleep Practices Traditional Sleep Is Safe Sleep 10 hour training
- Family Spirit Curriculum Training
- Family Spirit Social Support Visit Structure
Timeline
Health Educator/Home Visitor
Blackfeet Family Spirit
02.2025 - Current
0-3 FCE/Parent Involvement Coordinator
Blackfeet Early Childhood Center
09.2018 - 06.2022
Family Spirit Curriculum Training
Family Spirit
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Blackfeet Community College
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Blackfeet Community College