Stuart B. Foster155 Lakewood Drive

Spartanburg864-327-2600

patient_dragon1@yahoo.com

Objective: Seeking Opportunities in the field of Education. After 25 years working in education, both within the USA and overseas, I'm currently looking for a position as either a lecturer, leader or in the administrative area. I've taught Introductory and Advanced level Sociology, ESL and "University 101" in the United states. For over ten years in Asia I taught a multitude of levels and subjects with my focus being on University level Western Literature and Comparative Culture. I initiated, developed and oversaw a student-exchange program between the United States and China. I am an experienced, enthusiastic and professional academic who works well with others and is looking for a position where I can best serve and be utilized.

Experience: Adult Literacy Center Spartanburg, South CarolinaInstructor 7/28/08 to Present Teach beginner English to non-native speakers. Teach GED preparation courses. Organize extracurricular activities for students.

Smart Revenue Stanford, ConnecticutEthnographer 11/10/08 to Present Write reports of customer behavior, preferences and decision

making process . Was instrumental in determining factors leading to increased

revenue and customer satisfaction. Keep abreast of developments in field by reading current literature,

talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

Guangdong University of Foreign Studies Guangzhou, ChinaForeign Expert / Instructor 08/2005 to 4/2013 Lectured Comparative Culture and World Literature. Lecturer "Transitions" a course designed to assist students develop

needed skills to succeed in University Part-time teacher at affiliated primary school. Help create and edited textbooks, of various levels, for numerous

courses teaching English as a foreign language. Initiated, help build and maintained a student-exchange program

with American Universities.

University of South Carolina Spartanburg, South CarolinaAdjunct Professor of Sociology 08/1999 to 04/2011 Instructor for Introductory to Sociology courses. Developed and taught new course; Social Institutions - a

comparison of eastern and western societies Taught "University 101" a course designed to improve study skills

and improve retention. Assistant for Chinese Language Classes. International Office Assistant and Consultant. International Club Faculty Advisor. Presented s series of research papers at local and regional

conferences.

Spartanburg Community College Spartanburg, South CarolinaAdjunct Professor of Sociology 08/1999 to 06/2010Taught Introduction to Sociology course.Taught Creative Thinking course.Taught Study Skills course.Involved in various extracurricular activities.

Chinese Culture and Education Center Spartanburg, South CarolinaInternational Education Liaison 01/2009 to Present Teach summer and winter program classes to students visiting from

China. Locate local host families and arrange accommodations for camp

students. Assist with educational delegations visiting from China. Promote cooperative educational and business endeavors between

China and the USA.

Consultant and Private Tutor The United States and ChinaLecturer 2001 to Present Instructor for China Southern Airlines, Guangzhou Police.

Department, Guangzhou Automotive Group, Chine-Long Zoo. Private tutor for all levels. Specializing in preparing students for study abroad. Tutor for students in US new to the American school system. Tutored preparation for US naturalization test.

Education: Florida State University Tallahassee. FloridaMA - Sociology Major 1990-1992

Winthrop University Rock Hill, South CarolinaBA -- Sociology Major, History Minor 1983-1987Graduated with honors for Sociology Major.

Additional Training: TESOL certificate - Adult Literacy Center. Continuing Education Classes. Graduate TESOL Classes.

Community: Volunteer work with Human Rights Watch, the Red Cross, and various other organizations.Habitat for Humanity Worker-Volunteer.Volunteer 2nd Presbyterian Church Soup Kitchen.

Languages: Speak Mandarin Chinese Advance level I. Read Mandarin Chinese at the elementary level.Speak Spanish beginner level.

Hobbies: I am an avid outdoor enjoying hiking, camping, and swimming.I am also an avid traveler enjoying local, regional, national and international points of interest.

Awards: Fulbright (Group Project Abroad) Scholarship 2002.Teacher of the year award 2007 GDUFS.

Affiliations: South Carolina TESOL.AssociationAmerican Sociological Association.

Testimonials: Available upon request. References: Dr. Deryle Hope; Director of USC-Upstate International Office

dhope@uscupstate.eduJana White; Adult Literacy Center Director – jwhite@adult-learning.orgDr. Dounald Thomas; Senior Foreign Professor at Guangdong University of Foreign Studies - dounald_thomas@hotmail.comLiang Jie (Jane) - Director of International Office – Guangdong University of Foreign Studies liangjie@mail.gdufs.edu.cn