I'm Esmeralda Cuka, an educator and researcher with a focus on religion, economics, and politics, along with language training and university administration. I love building inclusive learning environments and supporting personal development in diverse communities. I value curiosity, cross-cultural understanding, and lifelong learning, and I'm continually exploring how emotional intelligence and education can foster social justice and well-being for everyone.

Esmeralda Cuka

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I'm Esmeralda Cuka, an educator and researcher with a focus on religion, economics, and politics, along with language training and university administration. I love building inclusive learning environments and supporting personal development in diverse communities. I value curiosity, cross-cultural understanding, and lifelong learning, and I'm continually exploring how emotional intelligence and education can foster social justice and well-being for everyone.

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I’m Esmeralda Cuka, an educator and researcher with a focus on religion, economics, and politics, along with language training and university administration. I love building inclusive learning environments and supporting personal development in diverse communities.

I value curiosity, cross-cultural understanding, and lifelong learning, and I’m continually exploring how emotional intelligence and education can foster social justice and well-being for everyone.

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Language

Albanian
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Turkish
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Arabic
Intermediate

Work Experience

Research Assistant at University of Freiburg
April 1, 2023 - Present
Lecturer at the Department of Oriental Studies; Staff Member at the Department of Internal Training for University Employees; Staff Member, Project OSA - 'Online Service Assistant'
Lecturer in language training for adults at VHS Nördlicher Breisgau
June 1, 2024 - Present
Lecturer in language training for adults
Project Staff Member at University of Education Freiburg
June 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
SiKLedu – Diagnosing and Supporting Language Development Processes in Inclusive Classrooms; HOLA – University Certification for Teachers with Foreign University Degree
Project Staff Member at Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (BMAS)
September 1, 2021 - March 1, 2023
Project Staff Member at Rückenwind Südwind e.V
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022
German as a Foreign Language for young adult women; Promoting the integration of women into the German society
Participant / Facilitator at University of Ankara Erasmus+ Project
December 21, 2022 - December 26, 2022
Natural Disaster Literacy
Academic Conference Attendee at University of Cambridge
September 29, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Academic Conference on Muslims of the UK & Europe

Education

Interdisciplinary Master of Arts in Religion, Economics and Politics at University of Basel, Zürich and Luzern
February 1, 2025 - January 30, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Studies and French at University of Freiburg
October 1, 2019 - September 1, 2024
Certified Educational Assistant at College of Social Pedagogy Freiburg
October 1, 2020 - July 1, 2022
High School Diploma (Abitur equivalent) at Sami Frasheri High School Tirana
September 1, 2015 - July 1, 2018

Qualifications

Certified Educational Assistant
October 1, 2020 - July 1, 2022
HOLA University Certification for Teachers with Foreign University Degree
June 1, 2024 - January 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services