Hello! I'm Emily, a passionate composer, songwriter, arranger, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist. I also have twenty years teaching children in a public-school setting. I would love to take on this project with you!…

Emily Villavicencio

Hello! I'm Emily, a passionate composer, songwriter, arranger, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist. I also have twenty years teaching children in a public-school setting. I would love to take on this project with you!…

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Hello! I’m Emily, a passionate composer, songwriter, arranger, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist. I also have twenty years teaching children in a public-school setting. I would love to take on this project with you!

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Ukrainian
Beginner
Yiddish
Beginner

Work Experience

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Education

Master of Education in Music Education at University of British Columbia
April 12, 2025 - December 31, 2016
Focus on French Immersion early primary music education
Teaching Qualification at Simon Fraser University
April 2, 2025 - December 31, 2005
French Immersion teacher training
Bachelor of Education at Focus on curriculum and instruction
April 12, 2025 - December 31, 2005
Bachelor of Arts in English LIterature at University of British Columbia
April 12, 2025 - December 31, 2004
French Language and Québécois culture certificate at Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
April 12, 2025 - December 31, 2003
Bachelor of Education at Simon Fraser University
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006
Master of Education in Music at University of British Columbia
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017
Bachelor of Education at Simon Fraser University
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature at University of British Columbia
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2005

Qualifications

Valid British Columbia teaching certificate
April 12, 2025 - April 12, 2025
Qualified to teach kindergarten to grade twelve, English and French
Bilingual in French and English
April 12, 2025 - April 12, 2025
English is my mother tongue; I am fluent in French at a professional level
Spearheading and coordinating fundraising and grant initiatives
April 12, 2025 - April 12, 2025
Raised over $14,000 in most recent fundraising event
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
April 12, 2025 - April 12, 2025
Conflict resolution; de-escalating conflict; cognitive behaviour therapy approach
Work effectively alone and in collaborative and leadership roles
April 12, 2025 - April 12, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
    paper Vostok Eastern European and Balkan vocal trio

    Emily performs and arranges for vocal trio Vostok, specializing in music from Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Emily and band-mates Aliya Griffin and Jessica Hood deliver a rich and varied set in over ten languages and dialects.

    https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper Tanglewood Trio

    Emily performs and arranges with vocal trio Tanglewood, along with Karla Mundy and Noa Neuman Spivak. Their music incorporates folk, bluegrass, jazz, French Canadiana, and global music traditions. Tanglewood is based in East Vancouver, BC, Canada and was formed in 2014. They love to perform with special guests such as Andy Hillhouse, Michael Creber, and Steve Charles.
    https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper La musique pour tous

    Created this free online resource with French music education resources - lesson plans, recordings with vocals and instrumental-only