The Team

Find your instructor

Every instructor teaches differently. Find the one that matches your personality. All of them will be beside you in the water. Land performance varies.

S Sherene, Shello instructor

Sherene

Founder · SSI Mermaid Instructor Trainer · Assistant Freediving Instructor · SSI Divemaster · AIDA Judge

Calm underwater. Crazy for adventure. Always chasing the next blue.

Sherene believes diving isn't simply a sport. It's a lifestyle. It's about discovering a version of yourself that only appears when you leave your comfort zone.

As the founder of Shello, she has helped hundreds of students begin their ocean journey, from complete beginners taking their very first breath underwater, to confident divers travelling the world together.

Her teaching style combines patience, high safety standards and personalised coaching. She pays close attention to every student's strengths, fears and goals, making sure each person progresses at their own pace while feeling safe, supported and encouraged.

Beyond teaching, Sherene is passionate about building a genuine ocean community. Through weekly training, overseas expeditions and adventures around the world, she hopes every student doesn't just earn a certification, but finds lifelong dive buddies, unforgettable memories and a new way of living.

How they teach
PatientSafety FirstPersonalised CoachingCalmEncouragingAdventure DrivenConfidence Building
Languages

Chinese · Cantonese · English (Pasar English 😆) · Bahasa Malaysia

Favourite dive destination

Coron · Mauritius (Whale Expedition)

Favourite marine animal

Whales · Dugongs · Manta Rays

Fun fact

If there's an ocean somewhere in the world, there's a good chance Sherene is already planning her next expedition there.

FreedivingMermaidUnderwater Performance
Certifications
  • SSI Mermaid Instructor Trainer
  • SSI Underwater Dance Instructor Trainer
  • SSI Assistant Freediving Instructor
  • SSI Divemaster
  • AIDA Judge
  • Founder of Shello
@suetyee.phan
W Winnie, Shello instructor

Winnie

SSI Assistant Freediving & Mermaid Instructor

Zero pressure, plenty of laughs. You'll surprise yourself.

With years of experience in teaching and mentoring, Winnie believes that great instruction goes far beyond passing on knowledge. Her goal is to build confidence, encourage curiosity, and help every student discover strengths they never knew they had.

Her teaching style is relaxed, approachable and full of positive energy. Whether you're taking your very first breath-hold or refining advanced techniques, she adapts every session to match each student's learning pace and personality.

For Winnie, diving is never just about certifications. It's about creating unforgettable experiences, making lifelong friends, and falling in love with the ocean.

She hopes every student leaves not only with better skills, but with greater confidence, unforgettable memories, and a reason to keep coming back to the water.

How they teach
FunRelaxedSupportivePatientEncouragingApproachable
Languages

Chinese · English · Bahasa Malaysia

Favourite dive destination

Maldives

Favourite marine animal

Nurse Shark

Fun fact

Even when I'm not teaching, you'll probably still find me somewhere in the water.

FreedivingMermaid
Certifications
  • SSI Mermaid Instructor
  • SSI Assistant Freediving Instructor
  • Mermaid Skills Coaching
  • Freediving Coaching
  • Underwater Videography
@winniewanning
F Francesca, Shello instructor

Francesca

Co-founder · SSI Freediving Instructor · SSI Mermaid Instructor

Cool face, warmest coaching in the pool.

Don't let her serious face fool you. Francesca might seem a little cool or intimidating at first, but she's actually one of the warmest and most encouraging instructors you'll meet.

She believes learning should be enjoyable and empowering. Instead of throwing complicated jargon at you, she breaks skills down using simple, everyday examples that actually make sense. Her goal is simple: less overthinking, more confidence, one breath at a time.

She also has a sharp eye for detail, so she'll spot the little mistakes and help you refine your technique. Expect honest feedback, plenty of laughs, and lots of encouragement along the way.

How they teach
Straight-TalkingNo JargonHonest FeedbackSharp Eye for DetailEncouraging
Languages

Mandarin · English · Hokkien · Cantonese · Mamak-level Malay

Favourite dive destination

Mauritius

Favourite marine animal

Sperm Whale · Narwhals

Fun fact

She's just as active on land as she is underwater. You'll find her doing some kind of sport, just don't ask her to go for a run. She hates it. 🥲

FreedivingMermaid
Certifications
  • SSI Freediving Instructor
  • SSI Mermaid Instructor
  • Co-founder of Shello
@frantxcy
L Leon, Shello instructor

Leon

SSI Freediving Instructor · SSI Scuba Instructor

Still writing his self-intro. He's underwater teaching scuba and freediving, will finish it when he comes up for air.

We asked Leon for a bio three weeks ago. He said okay, then went for another dive. 🤿

FreedivingScuba
Certifications
  • SSI Freediving Instructor
  • SSI Scuba Instructor
J Joe, Shello instructor

Joe

SSI Mermaid Instructor · Fitness Coach

Gym coach on land, mermaid in the water.

Joe is a certified SSI Mermaid Instructor and fitness coach who loves helping people feel more confident and comfortable in the water. Whether you're trying a mermaid tail for the very first time or looking to sharpen your skills, she makes the learning process fun, relaxed and easy to follow.

With a background in fitness coaching, she also focuses on body awareness, movement and building confidence step by step. For Joe, good coaching isn't about rushing to get everything right. It's about creating a space where you feel comfortable enough to learn, try, and enjoy the process.

How they teach
PatientEnergeticSupportiveStep-by-StepConfidence BuildingPressure-Free
Languages

Chinese · Hokkien · English · Bahasa Malaysia

Favourite dive destination

Bali

Favourite marine animal

Sharks (just not the Great White 😭)

Fun fact

She can switch from coaching in the gym to swimming like a mermaid: two completely different worlds, and she loves both. 🧜🏾‍♀️💪🏾

MermaidFitness Coaching
Certifications
  • SSI Mermaid Instructor
  • Fitness Coach
@joecxr_
C Caroline, Shello instructor

Caroline

SSI Mermaid Instructor

A little underwater magic, one fin kick at a time.

Caroline teaches mermaid to kids and adults. First-timers, and the grown-ups who've wanted a tail since they were little.

Her classes go slow where they need to. Lots of patience, lots of encouragement, safety always first. Then the fun part: that first glide, and nobody wants to come up.

How they teach
PatientEncouragingFunSafety FirstSupportive
Languages

English · Mandarin

Favourite dive destination

Manta Point · Komodo

Favourite marine animal

Manta Rays

Fun fact

Corporate world on land, mermaid world underwater. Guess which one she'd rather be in. 🧜‍♀️

MermaidKids & Adults
Certifications
  • SSI Mermaid Instructor
@carolinechua