1. Stuart B. Foster
155 Lakewood Drive
Spartanburg
864-327-2600
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 Carolina
Instructor 7/28/08 to Present
 Teach beginner English to non-native speakers.
 Teach GED preparation courses.
 Organize extracurricular activities for students.
Smart Revenue Stanford, Connecticut
Ethnographer 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, China
Foreign 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.

2. University of South Carolina Spartanburg, South Carolina
Adjunct 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 Carolina
Adjunct Professor of Sociology 08/1999 to 06/2010
Taught Introduction to Sociology course.
Taught Creative Thinking course.
Taught Study Skills course.
Involved in various extracurricular activities.
Chinese Culture and Education Center Spartanburg, South Carolina
International 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 China
Lecturer 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. Florida
MA - Sociology Major 1990-1992
Winthrop University Rock Hill, South Carolina
BA -- Sociology Major, History Minor 1983-1987
Graduated with honors for Sociology Major.

3. 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.Association
American Sociological Association.
Testimonials: Available upon request.
References: Dr. Deryle Hope; Director of USC-Upstate International Office
dhope@uscupstate.edu
Jana White; Adult Literacy Center Director – jwhite@adult-learning.org
Dr. Dounald Thomas; Senior Foreign Professor at Guangdong
University of Foreign Studies - dounald_thomas@hotmail.com
Liang Jie (Jane) - Director of International Office – Guangdong
University of Foreign Studies liangjie@mail.gdufs.edu.cn