Sumaya A. Email & Phone Number

🇧🇩🇬🇧 2nd gen British Bangladeshi 🏡Bristol born📍London basedSince graduating from the University of South Wales with an integrated Masters of Chiropractic degree, I went into full-time clinical practice in the South Wales region & Bristol. I went on to locum as a Chiropractor in London, whilst I trained as a secondary school teacher of Science with Teach First. My experience as a secondary teacher, has given me the underpinning skills needed in higher education.As a Course Leader and Senior Lecturer at London South Bank University, I oversee the delivery and quality of the chiropractic programme, as well as teach and supervise students at various levels. I am passionate about creating an inclusive and diverse learning environment, where students can achieve their full potential and develop their professional skills.The research areas I am passionate about and work in are within equality, diversity and inclusion; making education accessible for all by investigating the barriers to education, health inequalities across minoritised ethnic groups.EDUCATION✅️Senior Lecturer in higher education (Level 3-7)✅️ Dissertation supervisor (Level 7)✅️ Admissions & Outreach lead ✅️Qualified secondary/high school teacher of science (Biology specialist)✅️ BTEC lead ✅️AQA Examiner✅️Enrichment coordinator EDI/D&I✅️Athena Swan Lead for the school of Allied & Community health (ACH)✅️Co-chair committee for EDI for ACH✅️Race equality charter (REC) university-wide ✅️Outreach and admissions work, widening participation focus✅️EDI Working Group for the General Chiropractic Council (GCC)CHIROPRACTIC✅️ Experienced and registered Chiropractor with the GCC✅️Multidisciplinary clinics and community serving clinics✅️Skilled in neck pain, low back pain, dry needling and diversified technique.