03Your mentor
From the international runway
To confidence you carry through life.
Sherry Shi
Represented by IMG Models
- Top 50Recognized on Models.com's Top 50 Models list
- A leading runway presenceNamed by Vogue France as the model who walked the most shows during Fall/Winter 2022–2023
Represented by IMG Models, Sherry brings the discipline and perspective of an international modeling career to individual mentorship. Her teaching centers on helping students respect themselves, explore their own expression, and grow through practice.
Her cover credits include American Vogue, Vogue China, Vogue Hong Kong, and Harper's Bazaar Singapore. Her own journey began with years of practice—a reminder that presence develops one step at a time.
- Burberry
- Chanel
- Dior
- Prada
- Saint Laurent
- Valentino
- Versace
Fashion houses, agencies and publications are referenced as professional credits; they do not sponsor or endorse this mentorship, and no endorsement is implied.
View Sherry's IMG portfolio04The six-month mentorship
Know yourself, then find your stride
Begin with self-expression, build runway fundamentals, then develop stage and camera skills. Private, 90-minute sessions combine guided practice and thoughtful feedback. Scheduling and pace are discussed with each family before enrollment.
Build confidence for everyday life: entering a room, expressing a preference, speaking, and being photographed. Learning topics guide the mentorship; they are adapted to each student rather than presented as a fixed weekly lesson schedule.
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Chapter 01
Poise & self-expression without career pressure
Explore your personal style, communicate your choices, and carry confidence into everyday life.
Learning topics
- Comfortable presence and personal baseline
- Posture, breath, and balanced ease
- Movement qualities and personal style
- Voice, face, and everyday communication
- Preferences, boundaries, and consent
- Creative styling and visual storytelling
- Attention, mistakes, and calm recovery
- Personal presentation and celebration
Chapter 02
Runway fundamentals & industry orientation
Build a balanced walk, learn runway rhythm, and understand the world behind a fashion show.
Learning topics
- Baseline and the working runway
- Posture, alignment, and balance
- Stride, rhythm, arms, and eye line
- Pathway, marks, and spacing
- Stops, poses, turns, and exits
- Footwear, garments, and safe adaptation
- Show simulation and professional readiness
- Final assessment, rights, and safe next steps
Chapter 03
Stage confidence, posture & camera movement
Feel more at ease being seen. Practice clear entrances, natural movement, and calm recovery.
Learning topics
- Baseline presence and room entry
- Posture, alignment, and balance
- Breathing, eye line, and stage nerves
- Walk, gesture, and spatial intention
- Camera marks, angles, and movement
- Pose, expression, and transitions
- Stage and camera performance sequence
- Final performance and growth plan
05A personalized approach
You can be quiet and still have presence
For young people exploring modeling—or simply learning to feel more comfortable in their own presence.
Teaching begins with the student: their interests, comfort, and goals. Feedback focuses on choices and skills, with one practical next step at a time.
- Guidance with careParents or guardians remain present or in direct visual proximity for students under 18, and exercises stay age-appropriate.
- Choice comes firstStudents can pause, ask questions, or decline a movement or camera exercise.
- Practice without comparisonFeedback celebrates individual progress and gives specific guidance, without judging appearance or comparing students.
No audition or career goal is required. Instruction does not guarantee representation, castings, or modeling work. Coaching recordings remain private unless separately authorized.
06Take your first step
Grow in confidence. Stay true to yourself.
Start a conversation about what your child wants to explore, what helps them feel at ease, and how mentorship can support their growth. Families across NYC and beyond are welcome; lessons take place in Manhattan by appointment. For students under 18, please have a parent or guardian get in touch.
Inquire about mentorship- EmailSherryshimodeling@gmail.com
- Phone929-216-9725
- StudioNYC · Lessons in Manhattan by appointment
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