After graduating with a BA in Acting from Arts Educational Drama School in London, Rachel worked for many years as an Actress. Her past appearances include Cecily in The Importance of Being Earnest touring and in the West End for Bill Kenwright, Rosina in Two Dozen Red Roses at the Mill Theatre at Sonning, Grace in the Philanderer and Fougere in The Four Twins both at the Tabard Theatre, Yerma at the Battersea Arts Centre, Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing and Kitty in Charleys Aunt at the Gate Theatre, Senora in Commedia D’ell Arte which toured London schools, Rowena in "Intimate Exchanges". She has worked many seasons for Kent Rep playing Miranda in the Tempest, Bianca in Othello, Rhoda in Rookery Nook and Dorcas in Sisterly Feelings.

Her film and TV credits include Kate in Buzz Show for Prospect Pictures at Channel 4, Molly in The Bill, Sophie in Olympia for Sky, Georgina in Actresses for Cork Films, Sarah in Making Waves for Eden Films. She has also recently worked as a presenter for Inside the Cell for Discovery.

Rachel recently completed a No 1 tour with Middle Ground Productions as Jenny in "The Holly and the Ivy" with Tony Britton.

She has taught Drama for many schools in Essex and London both for children and adults. She decided to combine her love of teaching and acting by opening Debut School of Performing Arts in her home town. Her teaching method is based on building confidence and ability through fun drama games and exercises. Rachel directs the Debut plays and musicals and ensures each child is given a part that will gently stretch and encourage them

Rachel holds an Enhanced CRB certificate, St John's first aid certificate and is a member of The Society of Teachers of Speech and Drama. Rachel has succesfully completed the NSPCC Program "Child Protection Awareness in Education".