Janice Byrne

Professional Experience
Freelance English Teacher & Cambridge Examination Specialist
2011 – Present
Provide English language training to children, teenagers and adults throughout Italy, both face-to-face and online.
For the past three years, I have worked with Apro Formazione (Alba, Italy), delivering Cambridge examination preparation courses in Italian state schools. These include Cambridge Young Learners (Starters, Movers and Flyers), A2 Key (KET), B1 Preliminary (PET) and C1 Advanced (CAE). My students have consistently achieved excellent examination results through carefully structured, motivating and communicative lessons.
Alongside my work in schools, I design and deliver tailor-made Business English courses for companies throughout the Piedmont region, including wineries, engineering companies, manufacturing businesses and office professionals. Every programme is customized to meet the specific communication needs of each organization.
Over the last three years I have also delivered a wide range of online English courses using Microsoft Teams and Google Meet, adapting teaching methods and materials to suit each learner’s objectives and learning style.


Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles and student needs.

Implemented assessment strategies to evaluate student progress and adapt instructional methods accordingly.

Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices and enhance curriculum effectiveness.

Didactic Manager Wall Street Institute – Saint-Laurent-du-Var, France
2010 – 2011 Managed academic department, overseeing teacher recruitment, training, curriculum planning, and quality assurance to enhance educational quality. Led academic team while teaching learners of all levels, ensuring high academic standards and fostering student success. 

Developed and implemented training programs to enhance educational methodologies and student engagement.

Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and quality assurance protocols.

Managed staff performance through regular evaluations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Didactic Manager Wall Street Institute – Moncalieri, Italy
2008 – 2010 Directed the academic team to establish high teaching standards, foster staff development, and enhance customer satisfaction while instructing learners from elementary to advanced levels.

Led training programs to enhance employee skills and competencies in language instruction.

Developed and implemented curriculum improvements based on student feedback and performance metrics.

Streamlined administrative processes, increasing operational efficiency across multiple departments.

English Teacher Wall Street Institute – Settimo Torinese & Alba, Italy
2005 – 2008 Developed and delivered engaging English language courses for adults and business professionals, enhancing communicative skills and tailoring corporate language training to meet specific client needs.

Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning and participation.

Implemented innovative teaching methods to improve language acquisition and retention.

Mentored junior teachers, providing guidance on instructional strategies and classroom management.

Service (Didactic) Manager Opening Institute Promoted from English Teacher to Service (Didactic) Manager, overseeing academic planning, teacher recruitment, staff development, curriculum coordination, and the overall quality of teaching programmes.

Led operational strategy to enhance language program delivery and student engagement.

Developed and implemented training programs for staff, improving teaching effectiveness and consistency.

Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for process improvement and drive operational efficiency.