Background
Rebecca read Geography at the University of Cambridge, before specialising in Management Studies at the Cambridge Judge Business School. She later completed an MSc in Educational Assessment at the University of Oxford, graduating with Distinction.
Alongside her academic study, she completed postgraduate training at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts and worked professionally as an actor.
This combination of academic study and performance informs a distinctive perspective on learning, assessment and communication.
VALUES & APPROACH
Professional Practice
Rebecca’s core work is private tuition and mentoring, a career she began after graduating from the University of Cambridge in 2006.
Her approach is highly personalised and evidence-informed, combining in-depth subject knowledge with expertise in curriculum design and assessment.
Grounded in the view that high achievement and additional learning needs are not mutually exclusive, her practice is carefully tailored to each learner. Student wellbeing is prioritised through structured, supportive learning environments that enable students to thrive both academically and personally.
Her experience extends to:
Designing bespoke academic programmes for home-educated students
Advising on Special Educational Needs (SEN) and access arrangements
Supporting students through key educational transitions
Preparing students for competitive university admissions
Assessment & Academic Contribution
Rebecca has a particular interest in educational assessment, shaped by both research and practice. At the University of Oxford, she studied under Professor Jo-Anne Baird and Associate Professor Michelle Meadows, developing a strong grounding in assessment theory. Her postgraduate thesis focused on how the UK university admissions process, as a form of assessment, influences student aspirations, motivation and self-efficacy.
She now contributes to the field as an:
Academic Supervisor and Tutor at the University of Cambridge
Ambassador for the Assessment Network at Cambridge
Her work focuses on developing valid, fair assessment practices and supporting educators in applying research within practical teaching contexts.
She is also interested in what can be learned from the arts in shaping assessment across disciplines. This perspective connects closely to her work on inclusive assessment: the design of approaches that enable a wider range of learners to demonstrate their understanding in clear and meaningful ways. It also informs her thinking on how assessment can better capture complex forms of learning beyond traditional written formats.
ASSESSMENT CONSULTANCY
Work with Schools & Organisations
Rebecca works with schools and organisations to develop inclusive and research-informed approaches to curriculum and assessment design.
Her work focuses on ensuring strong curriculum intent and meaningful alignment between teaching and assessment.
This includes:
Assessment design and evaluation
Curriculum development
She also writes educational materials and contributes to publications in the field of educational assessment, including forthcoming work with Springer.
Schools
