If you have something specific in mind, sure.
This is only based on limited observation, but skilled models usually know how to pose and how to move within the lighting set-up to give a photographer something to work with. Anyone who thinks modeling is easy hasn't really done it. A good model will go from pose to pose, moving after they see the flash trigger. If the photographer likes a particular one that they want several of, they might say "hold it" or "right there" so that they can click off a half-dozen, and then with an "ok" the model starts rotating poses again. It's an intreresting kind of dance. There tends to be a bit of discussion before had so that the model knows what's expected, and then they work within those parameters.
When working with beginners, a photographer has to do a lot more instruction. When both are new, it can be a frustrating experience, but if you don't take it to seriously, a lot of fun. I've done very little studio style photography myself, but I'm trying to get more practice in. As long as everyone is patient with each other, it should at least make for a learning experience.
Getting a book on standard poses would be a good idea. Have your model look it over with you, if they are willing. This will give you good starting points and you can go from there.