Rebecca holds a DPhil in Education from the University of Oxford, where she specialised in teacher mentoring, self-efficacy, and professional identity. With experience across diverse educational contexts, she translates rigorous academic research into actionable strategies for school leadership and teacher development.

A recognised expert in professional growth, she developed the Teacher Mentoring Self-Efficacy Scale (TMSES), a psychometrically robust tool to assess mentor effectiveness. Her work identifies two key pillars: pedagogical practices—deconstructing teaching, offering constructive feedback, and linking theory to practice—and professional relationships, focused on building respectful, non-judgmental connections with mentees.

Rebecca’s work centres on the human dimension of school improvement, exploring how self-beliefs shape teacher behaviour. She is committed to moving professional learning beyond “tick-box” approaches toward deeper, more meaningful staff development.