Yvonne Xu
About Yvonne Xu
Yvonne Xu is an Inside Sales Specialist at Illuminate Education, Inc., where she has worked since 2019. She transitioned from a teaching career to sales in the education technology sector, focusing on equitable education solutions.
Work at Illuminate Education
Yvonne Xu has been employed at Illuminate Education, Inc. since 2019. Initially serving as a Sales Associate, she transitioned to the role of Inside Sales Specialist in 2020. In her current position, she focuses on the New York market, engaging with educational institutions to implement tools that address learning gaps and promote equitable education. Her experience in sales within the education technology sector has allowed her to leverage her background in teaching to better understand the needs of educators and students.
Education and Expertise
Yvonne Xu holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, both from The University of Texas at Austin, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. This dual degree has provided her with a strong foundation in both financial principles and economic theory, which she applies in her current sales role. Her educational background complements her experience in the education sector, enhancing her ability to connect with clients and understand their needs.
Background in Education
Before her current role in sales, Yvonne Xu worked as a High School Math Teacher at KIPP NYC from 2017 to 2019 and as a Geometry Teacher at Uplift Education from 2015 to 2017. Her teaching experience in the Greater New York City Area and Dallas, Texas, has equipped her with insights into the challenges faced by educators, which she utilizes in her sales strategies. Additionally, she was a 2015 Corps Member for Teach For America, further solidifying her commitment to education.
Internship Experience
Yvonne Xu gained early professional experience as a Summer Intern at Slater & Matsil L.L.P. in 2012, where she worked for two months. She also served as a Sustainable Entrepreneurship Curriculum Development Intern at EcoRise Youth Innovations from 2014 to 2015. These internships provided her with exposure to different aspects of professional environments and contributed to her skill set, which she later applied in her teaching and sales careers.