Hello my name is Njina Grant.I am from Jamaica and I would consider myself to be a native English speaker. I am in the process of completing my B.A. in Literatures of English by July 2005 Although i am not considered a native english speaker[ i don't know why because it is the only language i've known] I would like to know if i am qualified to seek for jobs. Would you be so kind also to inform me of the qualifications I need in order to apply for a job. Seeking information in this area i have found that other non native speakers have found jobs teaching abroad. I have the full confidence that i am capable and suitable as any other native english speaker of doing an exemplary job of imparting my knowledge of English. I think it is unfair to limit whom they consider to be native english speakers. I believe that if you have a degree in education or english and a high score in your TEFL that you are just as suitable as any other regardless of the fact that you are a non native seaker, you should have equal opportunity. Native speakers are not the only people who speak and write excellent and fluent english. We little countries have mastered that also.Thank you