EDUCATION

Florida State University

Masters of Science in Information

August 2024 to Present

Electives include: Usability Analysis, Introduction to Information Architecture, Design and Production of Networked Multimedia, Digital Libraries, Website Development and Administration.

Vermont College of Fine Arts

Masters of Fine Arts in Writing 

January 2021 to January 2023

Final Thesis: “‘Feeling For the Shape of Something Real in the Dark’: Discussing The Craft Process of Writing Across Genre with Six Poets.” 

Advisor: Connie May Fowler

University of Central Florida 

Bachelors in English

January 2015 to August 2018

Electives taken: Intermediate Spanish I and II, History of English Language, Fiction Workshop I and II, Poetry Workshop I and II, Women in Literature, Topics in Latin American Studies, Latin American History, Latin American Popular Culture.


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 

Orange County Library Services

Library Information Associate

  • Greets and assists visitors to request assistance or service; provides information regarding Library services and routine reference.

  • Assists customers with discovery of library materials, library equipment, and library resources; also assists customers on library technology.

  • Creates book displays as needed; also works on special projects such as making scavenger hunts, shelf-reading and weeding library collection, and occasionally writes posts for the library blog and Orlando Memory.

  • In March 2026, was recognized for my warm, approachable customer service by a Mystery Shopper and received 100%, boosting my department’s overall customer service score to 92%

Circulation Clerk

  • Greets and assists customers at the Circulation Desk which includes checking library materials in and out, maintaining patron accounts in the collection of fines and fees, and registering and issuing patron cards.

  • Assists patrons with discovery of library materials, library equipment and library resources.

  • Responds to questions and requests from the public; refer in depth questions to the branch librarian.

Huntington Learning Center

Teacher/Lead Teacher/Supervisor

  • Led students in a 1 to 1 setting or a small group of 4 during which assisted in advancing the language/reading comprehension skills of students in various grades; also led training of new teachers and monitored intake assessments of new students.

  • Designed interactive lessons for students with learning disabilities to improve their critical thinking and language skills. 

  • Assisted with administrative tasks such as making scheduling changes, answering the phone, responding to the questions of other teachers, etc. 

  • In July 2023, was recognized as Teacher of the Month for my innovative approach to motivating students and initiating administrative responsibilities.

Rock Lake Middle School  

Long-term Substitute Teacher, ELA

  • Designed engaging lesson plans and instructed middle school students based on Florida ELA 6-8 curriculum; updated gradebook consistently. 

  • Effectively led a classroom of students by keeping them on task and dealing with any behavioral issues when necessary. 

  • Monitored students during classroom hours; participated in an after-school program to help students improve their FSA essay writing skills..

Barnes & Noble Education

Sales Associate

  • Assisted with processing sales transactions involving cash, credit, or financial aid payments so that students can get what they need for the semester.

  • Shelved, arranged, cleaned, and organized products/space within the store to maintain an appealing sales floor. 

  • Greeted customers, answered questions, and assisted with the purchase of merchandise or services. 

Brainfuse

Writing Lab Tutor

  • Evaluated individual works of student writing and provide feedback on organization, idea development, etc. in accordance with the company’s rubric. 

  • Managed multiple student submissions per day, working asynchronously to provide the best feedback as possible. 

  • Used learning strategies for the student to aid in the development of their skills, such as improving critical reading skills that include reading and researching for academic papers.



PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

Reader/Editorial Assistant 

Various Literary Magazines 

I was a poetry reader/editorial assistant for literary magazines such as Helen: A Lit Zine (now defunct), Hunger Mountain Review, JuxtaProse Literary Magazine, and Monstering Magazine.

Student Ambassador 

UCF Cares

I raised awareness for social services at UCF for students dealing with personal issues such as anxiety, mental illness, stress, etc. 

Reading Volunteer

Winter Springs High School

I helped a Reading/ELA teacher in her classroom by working with students one-on-one and reviewing ELA material with them.



PUBLICATIONS

Creative Writing:

Nunez, Taylor Marie. “‘All These Lives Swell Up’ - Poetry by Taylor Marie Nunez.” Luna Luna Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025, www.lunalunamagazine.com/blog/poetry-marie-nunez?rq=nunez. 

Gianfrancisco, Taylor. “Lazarus Rising.” Half Mystic Press. Ed. Topaz Winters, Issue X: Elegy. 

Gianfrancisco, Taylor. “Pinchincha Blues.” Kitchen Table Quarterly, Apr. 2022, www.kitchentablequarterly.org/gianfrancisco-pichincha. 

Gianfrancisco, Taylor. “A Delirium of Flowers.” Ghost City Press, 1 Sept. 2021, ghostcitypress.com/2021-summer-series/a-delirium-of-flowers. 

Other:

Contributed to blogs such as: Orlando Memory, Outlander Zine, JuxtaProse Literary Magazine, Orange County Library System.

Was Co-Editor-in-Chief of Odyssey Orlando where I had written short-form essays and was responsible for editing and publishing a team of seven writers. 



AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Teacher of the Month. 

Huntington Learning Center. July 2023.

Editor’s Choice Award, Best Poetry. 

Cypress Dome Literary Magazine. Issue 29.