Meet Your Instructor

Kessey Jill
Cham, MS

Chemist  ·  Curriculum Designer  ·  Educational Consultant
President & CEO, KhemWithKess

Kessey is a chemist, curriculum designer, and the founder of KhemWithKess — a nationwide academic success company built for undergraduate and pre-professional students who refuse to give up.

16+
Years Teaching
~1,900
Students Supported
Since 2009
In the Classroom
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Kessey Jill Cham, MS  ·  KhemWithKess
Her Story
Built From the Ground Up

Kessey's path to becoming one of the most trusted Organic Chemistry educators in the country did not begin with ease. She entered college on academic probation with a 0.91 GPA, carrying the weight of being told — repeatedly, for nearly a decade — that she would fail. Most people in that position walk away. Kessey rebuilt.

"I know what it feels like to sit where you are — ambitious, overwhelmed, and striving for something greater than your circumstances."

She completed her undergraduate studies at Georgia State University with a 2.43 GPA, then went on to lead General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry laboratory programs for over 10 years — overseeing departmental scheduling, instructional logistics, and designing Teaching Assistant training and placement programs that strengthened instructional continuity and student support across multiple course levels.

She later taught at Spelman College for nearly three years before earning her Master of Science in Chemistry with a minor in Public Health from Georgia State University in Spring 2021, graduating with a 3.428 GPA. The same institution where her story began is where she finished — strong, on her own terms.

Through faith, discipline, and refined study systems, Kessey transformed her academic foundation. That transformation became her mission: to build the learning infrastructure she wished had existed when she needed it most.

Since 2009, she has supported nearly 1,900 students in Organic Chemistry, pre-med, pre-dental, DAT, and MCAT preparation — equipping each one not just with content mastery, but with sustainable systems for performing under real academic pressure.

Teaching Philosophy
Beyond the Outdated Model

Kessey's approach moves past passive, lecture-only education. It centers three interconnected principles that create lasting change — not just temporary exam scores.

🧠
Multimodal Instruction
Content is delivered through multiple channels — visual, verbal, written, and applied — so every type of learner builds genuine comprehension rather than surface-level memorization.
❤️
Emotional Engagement
Learning environments are intentionally designed so students feel supported and confident enough to participate actively. Fear and imposter syndrome are real barriers — removing them is part of the curriculum.
🔄
Metacognitive Strategy
Students learn how to evaluate their own learning — why certain approaches fall short, and what adjustments produce stronger retention and exam performance. These skills transfer into every hard course ahead.
Credentials & Experience
The Foundation Behind the Work
M.S. Chemistry · Minor in Public Health Georgia State University, Spring 2021 · 3.428 GPA
16+ Years of Teaching Experience Organic & General Chemistry instruction since 2009
Georgia State University — Dept. of Chemistry Led lab programs 10+ years · Departmental scheduling · TA training & placement design
Spelman College Instructor of Chemistry · Nearly 3 years
KhemWithKess — President & CEO Nationwide academic success & STEM tutoring · ~1,900 students supported
Specializations Organic Chemistry · Pre-med / Pre-dental · DAT & MCAT · Curriculum design
Why KhemWithKess Works
Structure. Empathy. Results.
01 ——
She's Been Where You Are
Kessey rebuilt from academic probation to a master's degree. That lived experience means she understands the emotional weight of struggling in STEM — and exactly how to move through it.
02 ——
Systems That Outlast the Semester
Every session builds study infrastructure — not just content review. Students leave with time management tools, retention frameworks, and exam strategies that carry into every hard course ahead.
03 ——
Accountability Meets Encouragement
Kessey blends structure, accountability, and faith-informed mentorship with genuine encouragement. Students are challenged and supported — never left to figure it out alone.
04 ——
Institutional-Level Expertise
With a decade of university lab leadership, TA program design, and curriculum development, Kessey brings institutional-grade rigor to every student interaction — regardless of setting.
Beyond the Classroom

Kessey remains deeply connected to her students because she never stopped being a learner herself. She relies on faith, active listening, and empathy as core professional tools — and she keeps showing up with the memory of what it felt like to be ambitious, overwhelmed, and striving for more than circumstances seemed to allow.

When she is not building study systems or supporting students, you will find her traveling, on a volleyball court, binge-watching something worth the time, or surrounded by the people who remind her why the mission matters.

Her mission is clear: to help students rise beyond self-doubt and succeed with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

✈️ Traveler 🏐 Volleyball 📺 Binge-Watcher 🙏 Faith-Led 👩‍🔬 Chemist 📚 Educator 💪 Mentor 🎓 GSU Alum

Ready to Learn with Kess?

Whether you are fighting through Orgo 1, preparing for the DAT, or rebuilding your academic confidence — there is a place for you here.

Start Learning Today
Meet Your Instructor

Kessey Jill
Cham, MS

Chemist  ·  Curriculum Designer  ·  Educational Consultant
President & CEO, KhemWithKess

Kessey is a chemist, curriculum designer, and the founder of KhemWithKess — a nationwide academic success company built for undergraduate and pre-professional students who refuse to give up.

16+
Years Teaching
~1,900
Students Supported
Since 2009
In the Classroom
📸
Replace with your
photo in Squarespace
Kessey Jill Cham, MS  ·  KhemWithKess
Her Story
Built From the Ground Up

Kessey's path to becoming one of the most trusted Organic Chemistry educators in the country did not begin with ease. She entered college on academic probation with a 0.91 GPA, carrying the weight of being told — repeatedly, for nearly a decade — that she would fail. Most people in that position walk away. Kessey rebuilt.

"I know what it feels like to sit where you are — ambitious, overwhelmed, and striving for something greater than your circumstances."

She completed her undergraduate studies at Georgia State University with a 2.43 GPA, then went on to lead General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry laboratory programs for over 10 years — overseeing departmental scheduling, instructional logistics, and designing Teaching Assistant training and placement programs that strengthened instructional continuity and student support across multiple course levels.

She later taught at Spelman College for nearly three years before earning her Master of Science in Chemistry with a minor in Public Health from Georgia State University in Spring 2021, graduating with a 3.428 GPA. The same institution where her story began is where she finished — strong, on her own terms.

Through faith, discipline, and refined study systems, Kessey transformed her academic foundation. That transformation became her mission: to build the learning infrastructure she wished had existed when she needed it most.

Since 2009, she has supported nearly 1,900 students in Organic Chemistry, pre-med, pre-dental, DAT, and MCAT preparation — equipping each one not just with content mastery, but with sustainable systems for performing under real academic pressure.

Teaching Philosophy
Beyond the Outdated Model

Kessey's approach moves past passive, lecture-only education. It centers three interconnected principles that create lasting change — not just temporary exam scores.

🧠
Multimodal Instruction
Content is delivered through multiple channels — visual, verbal, written, and applied — so every type of learner builds genuine comprehension rather than surface-level memorization.
❤️
Emotional Engagement
Learning environments are intentionally designed so students feel supported and confident enough to participate actively. Fear and imposter syndrome are real barriers — removing them is part of the curriculum.
🔄
Metacognitive Strategy
Students learn how to evaluate their own learning — why certain approaches fall short, and what adjustments produce stronger retention and exam performance. These skills transfer into every hard course ahead.
Credentials & Experience
The Foundation Behind the Work
M.S. Chemistry · Minor in Public Health Georgia State University, Spring 2021 · 3.428 GPA
16+ Years of Teaching Experience Organic & General Chemistry instruction since 2009
Georgia State University — Dept. of Chemistry Led lab programs 10+ years · Departmental scheduling · TA training & placement design
Spelman College Instructor of Chemistry · Nearly 3 years
KhemWithKess — President & CEO Nationwide academic success & STEM tutoring · ~1,900 students supported
Specializations Organic Chemistry · Pre-med / Pre-dental · DAT & MCAT · Curriculum design
Why KhemWithKess Works
Structure. Empathy. Results.
01 ——
She's Been Where You Are
Kessey rebuilt from academic probation to a master's degree. That lived experience means she understands the emotional weight of struggling in STEM — and exactly how to move through it.
02 ——
Systems That Outlast the Semester
Every session builds study infrastructure — not just content review. Students leave with time management tools, retention frameworks, and exam strategies that carry into every hard course ahead.
03 ——
Accountability Meets Encouragement
Kessey blends structure, accountability, and faith-informed mentorship with genuine encouragement. Students are challenged and supported — never left to figure it out alone.
04 ——
Institutional-Level Expertise
With a decade of university lab leadership, TA program design, and curriculum development, Kessey brings institutional-grade rigor to every student interaction — regardless of setting.
Beyond the Classroom

Kessey remains deeply connected to her students because she never stopped being a learner herself. She relies on faith, active listening, and empathy as core professional tools — and she keeps showing up with the memory of what it felt like to be ambitious, overwhelmed, and striving for more than circumstances seemed to allow.

When she is not building study systems or supporting students, you will find her traveling, on a volleyball court, binge-watching something worth the time, or surrounded by the people who remind her why the mission matters.

Her mission is clear: to help students rise beyond self-doubt and succeed with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

✈️ Traveler 🏐 Volleyball 📺 Binge-Watcher 🙏 Faith-Led 👩‍🔬 Chemist 📚 Educator 💪 Mentor 🎓 GSU Alum

Ready to Learn with Kess?

Whether you are fighting through Orgo 1, preparing for the DAT, or rebuilding your academic confidence — there is a place for you here.

Start Learning Today