Gina Forberg
Fairfield,CT
Summary
Experienced Physical Education Teacher with a proven track record in developing engaging curricula and promoting teamwork among students. Known for strong relationship-building skills and integrating social-emotional learning into physical education, enhancing student engagement and overall wellness.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Education Teacher
Westport Public Schools
08.1996 - 06.2026
- Developed and implemented engaging physical education curricula aligned with state standards.
- Fostered a positive learning environment promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, and growth mindset.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student engagement and assessments.
- Collaborated with educators to integrate physical education concepts into classroom learning experiences.
- Organized and led school-wide athletic events, enhancing community involvement in physical activities.
Junior Varsity Tennis Coach
Fairfield Public Schools
03.2022 - 05.2024
- Developed individualized training programs to enhance player skills and performance.
- Organized and led practice sessions focusing on technique, strategy, and sportsmanship.
- Coordinated team logistics, including scheduling practice, matches and transportation.
- Fostered a positive team culture emphasizing sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect among players.
Education
Master of Arts - Creative Writing
Manhattanville College
Purchase, NYMaster of Science - Physical Education
Adelphi University
Garden City, NYMaster of Arts - English
University of Vermont
Burlington, VTSkills
- Excellent classroom management
- Health and wellness education
- Innovative lesson planning
- Relationship building
- Parent and community engagement
- Interactive Teaching/Learning
- Social Emotional Learning
Accomplishments
- Author of “Leaving Normal,” published by Finishing Line Press in 2015.
- Took over underperforming tennis team and achieved results in player performance, match play and overall team morale.
- Oversaw physical education program covering over 500 students.
- Wrote a 12 week poetry curriculum for my senior MFA Manhattanville thesis
- Designed a final project for The Connecticut Writers' Project entitled: "The Concept of Play Figuratively and Kinesthetically in Teaching Children to Write Poetry.
Certification
Teaching License: Physical Education K-12 - Connecticut Department of Education.
Teaching License: Physical Education K-12 New York Department of Education,
CPR Certification
Timeline
Junior Varsity Tennis Coach
Fairfield Public Schools
03.2022 - 05.2024
Physical Education Teacher
Westport Public Schools
08.1996 - 06.2026
Master of Arts - Creative Writing
Manhattanville College
Master of Science - Physical Education
Adelphi University
Master of Arts - English
University of Vermont