Fatih Tuncay Efe

My job is both to teach wood science courses and to manage the departmental affairs. Since our school is a vocational high school, we provide more practical education. While in this position, I conducted and successfully completed a project supported by the prestigious institution TUBITAK (Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey). I have published national and international articles, book chapters and papers. I have one national patent (Titled “Heat and Sound Insulation Material for Buildings Made of Pine Bark, Boron and Perlite Additives inSandwich Form with Honeycomb Core”) and one patent application(Titled “Natural Fiber Reinforced Fire Resistant Hybrid Composite Insulation Material and Production Method”.)

• Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
• Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
• Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
• Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
• Increased student interest by incorporating real-world examples into lessons and connecting material to relevant experiences.
• Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
• Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
• Managed large class sizes effectively, maintaining an orderly learning environment conducive to student success.
• Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.

• Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
• Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
• Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
• Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.

• Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
• Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
• Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
• Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
• Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
• Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.

• Provided technical support to troubleshoot equipment issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining production targets.
• Improved production efficiency by developing and implementing new manufacturing processes.
• Increased production volume, optimizing equipment layouts for maximum efficiency.
• Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
• Performed root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions.
• Conducted root cause analyses to identify areas for improvement and implemented corrective actions accordingly.
• Managed production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of products while maintaining high quality standards.
• Reduced equipment downtime by performing regular maintenance checks and addressing issues promptly.
• Communicated with other team members to enhance process and performance.
• Provided recommendations for approval and delivered technical assistance for resolution.

• Troubleshot equipment malfunctions quickly to minimize disruptions in production schedules.
• Trained new team members on equipment operation, safety protocols, and company policies, fostering a skilled workforce.
• Assisted in quality control measures by performing routine inspections of products against established standards.
• Performed setup of production equipment to establish optimal performance.
• Inspected equipment and systems to identify issues, immediately reporting problems to repair technicians.
• Trained and supervised production personnel to properly use production equipment and apply best practices.
• Increased workplace safety, conducting thorough hazard assessments and implementing corrective actions.