Jack Gray

Creative and dedicated High School Art and Art History Teacher with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Production and a Minor in History. Passionate about fostering artistic expression, critical thinking, and historical awareness through student-centered, project-based learning. Brings professional experience in design, fabrication, and production management to create dynamic, real-world learning experiences.

Committed to cultivating inclusive classroom environments where students develop technical skills, conceptual depth, and confidence in their creative voices.

Secondary Art & Art History Teacher at YES! Prep – White Oak (2024-08-25 – Present)

• Develop and implement TEKS-aligned curriculum for high school Art and Art History courses
• Design project-based units integrating art history, studio practice, and contemporary visual culture
• Teach foundational and advanced techniques in drawing, painting, design, and mixed media
• Incorporate digital platforms and Adobe Creative Suite into classroom instruction
• Facilitate student critiques to develop analytical and reflective thinking skills
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs and learning styles
• Create inclusive classroom environments that support student voice and collaboration
• Assess student growth through portfolios, written analysis, and performance-based evaluations
• Integrate cross-curricular connections between art, history, and cultural studies
• Maintain strong classroom management through student-led accountability structures

Automation & Stage Operations Technician (Staff) at The Alley Theatre (2023-10 – 2025-04)

Selected Productions

• Seared – Automation & Lead Technician
• A Christmas Carol – Automation & Stage Operations Technician
• Noises Off – Automation & Lead Technician
• Dial M for Murder – Stage Operations Technician
• Jane Eyre – Stage Operations Technician
• The World is Not Silent (World Premiere) – Automation Technician

Stage Technician at Touring Productions – National Tours (2023-03 – 2024-01)

• Annie – The Musical (March 23 – January 24)
• Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas - International Tour (Mar 23 – June 23; Oct 23 – Jan 24)
• Managed load-ins and load-outs across multiple cities
• Trained and supervised local stagehands
• Performed carpentry, scenic repairs, and paint touch-ups
• Coordinated labor teams and ensured safety compliance
• Experience in truck packing, logistics, and production scheduling

Associate Project Manager at Meow Wolf: Dallas – TINC Productions, LLC (2022-09 – 2023-02)

• Facilitated fabrication and installation of immersive art environments
• Managed project timelines and budgets
• Coordinated cross-functional creative teams
• Oversaw construction processes for large-scale artistic installations

Scene Shop Overhire & Assistant Carpenter at Stages Houston / Crossroads Live Nation

• Scenic construction and fabrication
• Props building and stage carpentry
• Technical drafting interpretation
• Production assistance and stage operations

Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Houston with a History minor.